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$50,000 - $150,000

2026 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants

From Institute of Museum and Library Services

The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) assists eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. The goal of the program is to develop, enhance, or disseminate practices, programs, models, tools, or library staff training to strengthen library and archival services for Native American Tribes through the following objectives: • Serving the learning needs and interests of the community; • Improving community well-being; • Providing access to and preservation of information and collections; or • Providing services to affected communities in the event of an emergency or disaster.

  • Overview

    • Type

      Grant

    • Title

      2026 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants

    • Source

      Institute of Museum and Library Services

    • Federal or State

      Federal

    • Total Amount

      $3,500,000

    • Number of Awards

      25

    • Award Range

      $50,000 - $150,000

    • Cost Share

      No

    • Status

      Active

  • Topics

    Buildings & Infrastructure

  • Eligibility

    • Audience

      Tribes

    • Sector

      Buildings & Infrastructure

    • Eligibility

      Eligible Entities

      Eligibility is restricted to organizations that are:
      • A Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, or
      • Federally Recognized Alaska native village, regional corporation, or village corporation

      Eligible Activities

      NAE projects may involve, but are not limited to, activities such as:
      • Educational programming for all ages;
      • Oral history collection and documentation;
      • Digital media and technology enhancements;
      • Institutional planning and policy development;
      • Professional training, internships, and mentorships;
      • Supporting and engaging with cultural practitioners and scholars;
      • Research and development of language and cultural material and tools;
      • Digitization and digital preservation; and
      • Furnishing of library spaces for staff and public, within existing constructed spaces (please note that IMLS funds are not allowed for construction).

    • 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 21, 2026

    • Application Close Date

      Apr 10, 2026

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