Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings: 45.311 -- Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services
Last Updated: January 28, 2026
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility criteria for this program.
Grantor contact information
Description
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy26-ols-nab-NOFO.pdf | FY26 Native American Library Services Basic Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity. | Jan 28, 2026 05:50 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: March 13, 2026
Award
$1,700,000
Program Funding
170
Expected awards
$6,000
Award Minimum
$10,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NAG-BASIC-FY26
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:
January 13, 2026
Archive date:
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