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NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Grant

This NSF–NEH partnership is a strong conceptual fit for projects involving endangered, understudied human languages and advancing computational infrastructure, digital documentation, data management, analysis,…

Official application

Award

Not specified

Deadline

February 16, 2027

121 days

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Decision snapshot

Potential award

Not specified

Official deadline

February 16, 2027

121 days

Eligibility evidence

1 confirmed criterion

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Application load

Moderate effort

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Program area

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Matching funds

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Plain-English explanation

Plain-English explanation

This NSF–NEH partnership is a strong conceptual fit for projects involving endangered, understudied human languages and advancing computational infrastructure, digital documentation, data management, analysis, archiving, or researcher development. Eligible submitting organizations are specified U.S. research-related nonprofits, accredited U.S. two- or four-year institutions of higher education, and Tribal or other American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian-serving organizations. Before substantial preparation, confirm the applicable project format, formal requirements in NSF Publication 22-615, realistic budget scope, and submission timing because the packet does not supply review criteria, award-size limits, or detailed proposal instructions.

Editorial analysis

What the funder is trying to accomplish

NSF and NEH seek projects that advance knowledge about dynamic language infrastructure for endangered human languages—defined as understudied languages at risk of falling out of use—including computational infrastructure, digital recording, documentation, analysis, data management, archiving, and development of future researchers.

Editorial analysis

Strong-fit project signals

The work directly addresses a human language that is both understudied and at risk of falling out of use. The project contributes to computational infrastructure, digital recording, documentation, analysis, data management, or archiving for endangered-language research. Planned outputs include supported examples such as lexicons, grammars, text samples, or databases, or otherwise advance the program's stated infrastructure objectives. The submitting organization is an eligible U.S. IHE, qualifying nonprofit research-related organization, or qualifying Tribal or Native-serving organization. The proposal fits either the one- to three-year senior research grant format or the conference-proposal format, rather than seeking fellowship support under this opportunity.

Editorial analysis

What reviewers may prioritize

The evidence packet contains no formal review criteria. The most supportable inferred priorities are a clear connection to an endangered, understudied language; a defined contribution to dynamic language infrastructure; a coherent approach to supported activities such as recording, documentation, analysis, data management, or archiving; and, where relevant, development of future researchers. These are program-alignment considerations, not verified scoring criteria.

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Source-backed synopsis

What this grant funds

This funding partnership between the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) supports projects to develop and advance knowledge concerning dynamic language infrastructure in the context of endangered human languages — languages that are both understudied and at risk of falling out of use. Made urgent by the imminent loss of roughly half of the approximately 7,000 currently used languages, this effort aims to exploit advances in human-language technology to build computational infrastructure for endangered language research. The program supports projects that contribute to data management and archiving, and to the development of the next generation of researchers. Funding can support fieldwork and other activities relevant to the digital recording, documentation and analysis, and archiving of endangered language data, including the preparation of lexicons, grammars, text samples, and databases. Funding is available in the form of one- to three-year senior research grants and conference proposals. Fellowship support is available through a separate funding opportunity administered by NEH .

Note: a conference proposal should generally be submitted at least a year in advance of the scheduled date of the conference. For additional information about creating and submitting conference proposals, please refer to PAPPG Chapter II. E.9.

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Size the opportunity

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Award range
Not specified
Total program funding
$4,800,000
Expected awards
25
Geography
National
Cost share
Not indicated
Assistance listing
Not specified

Mission alignment

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Geographic fit

National

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Working plan

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Requirements captured

Other requirements
*Who May Submit Proposals: Proposals may only be submitted by the following: -Non-profit, non-academic organizations: Independent museums, observatories, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations located in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities. -Tribal organizations and other American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian serving organizations. -Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs): Two- and four-year IHEs (including community colleges) accredited in, and having a campus located in the US, acting on behalf of their faculty members. Special Instructions for International Branch Campuses of US IHEs: If the proposal includes funding to be provided to an international branch campus of a US institution of higher education (including through use of sub-awards and consultant arrangements), the proposer must explain the benefit(s) to the project of performance at the international branch campus, and justify why the project activities cannot be performed at the US campus. *Who May Serve as PI: There are no program-specific restrictions or limits.
Submission system
Grants.gov
Attachments
NSF Publication 22-615
Contact
U.S. National Science Foundation · grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov · 703-292-4203

Official deadline

February 16, 2027

Moderate effort based on requirements currently captured.

  1. Confirm eligibility, registrations, partners, and internal approval.

  2. Finalize project design, outcomes, and supporting evidence.

  3. Draft the narrative and detailed budget.

  4. Complete compliance review and collect attachments.

  5. Submit early and preserve the confirmation receipt.

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Last checked
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Quick answersFrequently asked questionsGet concise answers about NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Grant.
Is NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Grant currently open?

Yes, based on the latest source record. The deadline is February 16, 2027, with 121 days remaining. Because funders can amend or extend notices, confirm the date and submission instructions on the official application page. The source was last checked 10/17/2026.

How much funding does NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Grant provide?

NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Grant lists Not specified per award. The total program funding recorded is $4,800,000. NSF expects to make approximately 25 awards, although the final number may vary.

Who can apply to NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Grant?

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Applicants should still complete the eligibility quiz and verify every condition in the official notice; a general fit does not override exclusions or registration requirements.

Does NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Grant require matching funds?

No cost-share requirement is indicated in the captured source facts. Applicants should still verify the official budget instructions in case an amendment, program track, or specific cost category carries additional conditions.

What should I prepare before applying to NSF Dynamic Language Infrastructure - NEH Documenting Endangered Languages (DLI-DEL) Grant?

Moderate effort is expected. The captured requirements include other requirements, submission system, attachments, contact. Start by confirming eligibility and registrations, then work backward from February 16, 2027 using the preparation plan above.