Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2026)
ID: 361173Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Award Range

$50K - $150K

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is offering the Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants for 2026, aimed at supporting and improving library services within Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments and Alaska Native communities. The program seeks to enhance library and archival services through initiatives such as educational programming, oral history collection, and community well-being projects, with proposals aligning with objectives like serving learning needs and improving access to information. With a total funding pool of $3,500,000, individual grants will range from $50,000 to $150,000, and applications are due by April 10, 2026. Interested applicants can find more information and guidelines at the IMLS website or contact the agency at imls-librarygrants@imls.gov.

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    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is offering Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY26) to support and improve library services in Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and Alaska Native communities. The program aims to strengthen library and archival services through educational programming, oral history collection, digital enhancements, professional training, and community well-being initiatives. Projects must align with one of four objectives: serving learning needs, improving community well-being, providing access and preservation of information/collections, or offering services during emergencies. The total funding available is $3,500,000, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. Applications are due by April 10, 2026, and require registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Eligible applicants must offer library/archival services and can submit only one application under this announcement, though partnerships are encouraged with the Tribe as the lead applicant. The document provides detailed instructions on application components, formatting, budget guidelines, and allowable/unallowable costs, including options for indirect cost calculations. Project proposals should include a justification, work plan, results, and a performance measurement plan addressing effectiveness, quality, and timeliness.
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