Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)
ID: 361141Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Award Range

$6K - $10K

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is offering the Native American Library Services Basic Grant for 2026, aimed at supporting federally recognized Native American Tribal Governments in enhancing library and archival services. This grant program, with a total funding pool of $1,700,000, anticipates awarding approximately 170 grants ranging from $6,000 to $10,000 each, to assist in material acquisition, community programming, and staff training. The initiative is crucial for empowering Tribal libraries to serve as vital knowledge and resource centers that address the unique information needs of their communities. Applications are due by March 13, 2026, and interested applicants must register with SAM.gov and Grants.gov, with further details available at the IMLS website or by contacting imls-librarygrants@imls.gov.

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    Posted
    The FY 2026 Native American Basic Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites applications from federally recognized Native Communities providing library and/or archival services. The program, with a total funding of $1,700,000 for an anticipated 170 awards ($6,000 - $10,000 each), aims to improve library and archival services by supporting material acquisition, community programming, staff training, or a combination of these. Applications are due by March 13, 2026, and require prior registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Eligibility mandates federally recognized tribal status and existing library services. The application process involves submitting an SF-424S form, an IMLS Library – Discretionary Program Information Form, a Library Services Plan, and an IMLS Budget Form. Indirect costs are not allowed, and cost-sharing is not required. Award notifications are expected by July 2026.
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