The Administration for Native Americans (ANA) is a program office within the United States Department of Health and Human Services, established in 1974 through the Native American Programs Act (NAPA).
ANA project funding is available in short-term development periods of 12, 24, or 36 months, depending on the specific FOA.
[2] Program areas include Social & Economic Development Strategies (SEDS),[3] Native Languages,[4] and Environmental Regulatory Enhancement.
[5][6] ANA is led by a presidentially-appointed, Senate-confirmed commissioner, who oversees ANA’s discretionary funding programs, serves as an advocate for Native Americans, and coordinates activities within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop policies, programs, and budgets affecting Native Americans all under the authority of NAPA.
[7] In order to maximize resources on behalf of Native communities, ANA partners with related programs in the Administration for Children and Families and the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as with other federal agencies and nonprofit organizations.