Native American Library Services Basic Grant
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings
- 45.311 -- Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
This program is designed to assist Native American tribes in improving core library services for their communities. The goals for the program are to:
• Improve services for learning and accessing information in a variety of formats to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and financial literacy and other types of literacy skills.
• Enhance the skills of the current library workforce and leadership through training, continuing education, and opportunities for professional development.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Anthony D. Smith, Associate Deputy Director
202-653-4716
asmith@imls.gov
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy21-ols-nab-nofo.pdf | Notice of Funding Opportunity | Mar 25, 2021 10:04 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/native-american-library-services-basic-grants
Closed: April 16, 2021
Award
$1,900,000
Program Funding
200
Expected awards
$6,000
Award Minimum
$10,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NAG-BASIC-FY21
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Arts
Humanities
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 1, 2021
Archive date:
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