Resources and webinars

Essential resources for organizations preparing to apply

ANA Applicant Resources

Here you will find resources related to ANA’s Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs). These resources include an application training webinar, templates, and example documents to support applicants responding to the NOFOs.

Pre-Application Webinar

The pre-application webinar is available throughout the duration of the open application period. Viewing the webinar is voluntary. The webinar is available on demand above, and also on our Events page. The presentation will only include information provided in the NOFO. Opting not to view the webinar will not affect eligibility, application scoring, or the selection process. In the event of a discrepancy between the webinar and the NOFO, the NOFO takes precedence.

Pre-Application Manual

The Pre-application Manual will guide you through the process of putting together an ANA application. After completing the activities in this manual, you should have a solid outline of the project narrative, data tracking strategy, objective work plan, and budget to include in your application.

Please contact your regional Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Provider for application assistance.

2025 Pre-Application Manual (PDF)

Application Toolkit

The Application Toolkit contains templates and worksheets that will help grant applicants tailor their grant proposal to accompany the project narrative. There are also examples that applicants can use to guide them in preparing documentation for their grant proposals.

Please contact your regional Training and Technical Assistance (T/TA) Provider for application assistance.

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Administration for Native Americans

Understanding ANA’s Merit Panel Review Process

Merit Panel Review

ANA reviews grant applications using a merit review process. This page explains what that is and how to register for the panel.

Simple and Fair Grant Evaluation

Merit review ensures a fair and impartial evaluation of grant applications. This process assesses each application’s technical quality against the funding opportunity’s criteria.
What qualifications does ANA look for in a reviewer or chairperson?
- Experience in community-based projects
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Experience working with Native communities including Tribes or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Independent thinker that can also work collaboratively with others

More Information Here

Revisit past webinars and valuable learning resources

Webinar Archive

The future navigators of the Pacific are learning first-hand how they can apply the lessons of open ocean navigation to become leaders in their communities and careers by learning from Captain Bonnie Kahape’a-Tanner. As the watch captain on the E Mau voyage to return Master Navigator Mau Pialiug to Micronesia, Aunty Bonnie comes with knowledge of practice and profession that she passes on to her students as the Captain of Kānehūnāmoku.

The Future of Ancestral NavigationWatch on YouTube

Supporting the Vitality of the Samoan Language

Samoans live in every U.S. state, with more than 200,000 Samoans living on the continental U.S. (vs. 49,710 in American Samoa). This diaspora often loses their language fluency with each generation born away from home, but there exists a network of Samoan language programs revitalizing culture and community in more than 10 states. Our guests will speak on topics including: a glimpse into the history of Samoan language and culture; the importance of language learning as a determinant of the economic, social, mental, and physical health of Samoan families; the prevalence of Samoan populations across all regions of the U.S.; and various Samoan language continuity programs that exist across the country.

Supporting the Vitality of the Samoan LanguageWatch on YouTube

Healing Our Native American Veterans

There are more than 140,000 Native American and Alaska Native veterans in the U.S. Healing for these military veterans is critical for restoring balance with their spiritual, mental, and physical being. This healing is also crucial in helping veterans transition back to their families and communities. This webinar will highlight community projects that are helping Native veterans heal and successfully reintegrate into their families and communities.