Minnesota funding available.

[Rankin, Robert L]

While the vast majority of professional linguists on this list get the
SSILA Newsletter, I know some members do not, so I'm forwarding this
from the latest SSILA mailing.  I know nothing about the group
personally, but it might be of help to groups involved in revitalization
in the North Country.

Bob

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Foundation Supports Language Revitalization in Minnesota
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The Grotto Foundation of Minneapolis, in partnership with community
leaders and language activists, has made a long-term commitment to the
revitalization and  restoration of Minnesota's indigenous languages, in
particular Ojibwe and Dakota, within Native families and communities.
Resources will be used to seed and nurture viable community programs and
initiatives that show promise in producing new Native language speakers;
have potential for long-lasting family and community impact; and
demonstrate the capacity to sustain language revitalization efforts
beyond initial Grotto Foundation support.

Resources are targeted to the following priority areas:

(1) Promising indigenous language revitalization models, including
master-apprentice programs, immersion schools, language nests, community
language societies or language support organizations, teacher training
programs, and innovative new approaches.

(2) Community planning initiatives, including research projects that
prepare a Native community to produce new and younger Native language
speakers.

(3) Curriculum development projects in all areas of Native language
instruction.

(4) Collaborative efforts, information sharing, and technical
assistance.

Eligible to apply are Federally recognized Indian tribes, colleges and
universities, nonprofit organizations, and community groups that have
experience and commitment in service to Native Americans in the
Minnesota region.  Approximately $300,000 is available on an annual
basis, and grants will typically range from $10,000 to $50,000 for one
year.

The next application deadline will be March 15, 2004.

For further information contact:  Gabrielle Strong, Program Officer,
Grotto Foundation, W-1050 First National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota
St, St. Paul, MN 55101-1312 (gstrong at grottofoundation.org;
763/277-3436). Visit the program webpage at:

           http://www.grottofoundation.org/native_fset.html



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