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Eligible: Nonprofits, Tribes

Apply by Mar 13, 2026

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$6,000 - $10,000

2026 Native American Library Services Basic Grant

From Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      2026 Native American Library Services Basic Grant

    • Source

      Institute of Museum and Library Services

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $1,700,000

    • Number of Awards

      170

    • Award Range

      $6,000 - $10,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

    Buildings & Infrastructure

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Nonprofits, Tribes

    • Sector

      Buildings & Infrastructure

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      To be eligible for an award under this Native American Library Services Basic Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity, the Native Community must be Federally recognized and offer library and/or archival services to the community. Such services may include, but are not limited to providing free access to:
      • Books, print and electronic media;
      • Research databases;
      • Job, employment, and career resources;
      • Reference desk services;
      • Space for reading, studying, and meeting; and
      • Events and activities such as programs, classes, and cultural events for all ages.

      Eligible Activities

      The goal of the program is to improve library and archival services for accessing, learning, and preserving information with the community through the following objectives:

      • Supporting the acquisition of library-related materials;
      • Supporting programming for identified community priorities;
      • Supporting training for library staff; and
      • Supporting project activities that include aspects of two or more of the objectives listed above.

    • Location

      National

  • Application Process

    • Application Link

      Apply Now

    • Pre-Application?

      No

    • Requirements

      Applications involving partnerships or collaborations are welcome so long as the Tribe is the lead applicant. Potential partners can include other departments within the Tribe, Alaska Native supporting entities, Tribal colleges and universities, school libraries, or local non-Tribal libraries and non-profits.

    • Disbursement Method

      Unspecified

  • Important Dates

    • Application Open Date

      Jan 13, 2026

    • Application Close Date

      Mar 13, 2026

    • Period of Performance Start

      Aug 1, 2026

    • Period of Performance End

      Jul 31, 2027

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