ELF, established in 1996 as a 501(c)3, aims to support endangered language preservation and documentation. It funds projects globally through grants to individuals, tribes, and museums, focusing on the development of indigenous radio programs, recording of oral histories, and the creation of literacy materials for endangered language teaching programs.
The Endangered Language Fund's grant program, including the Language Legacies Grants and the MKARL Fund, focuses on language documentation, revitalization, and linguistic fieldwork. Priority is given to projects that benefit both the native community and the field of linguistics, especially those concerning languages at risk of disappearing within a generation or two. The MKARL Fund specifically supports archival initiatives, such as the creation of archives and related training. Grants are typically for one year, with amounts generally under $4,000. Projects focusing on specific languages or involving a phonetic component may receive additional funding from designated contributions.
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