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Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026)

Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services

Assistance Listings: 45.311 -- Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services

Last Updated: January 28, 2026
The Native Hawaiian Library Services (‘NH’) program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Native Hawaiian organizations must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NH program supports organizations across the islands and country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.

Grantor contact information

Description

imls-librarygrants@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov

Email

imls-librarygrants@imls.gov

imls-librarygrants@imls.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
fy26-ols-nh-NOFO.pdf
FY26 Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity
Jan 28, 2026 06:27 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/native-hawaiian-library-services

Closing: April 10, 2026

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$750,000

Program Funding

5

Expected awards

$50,000

Award Minimum

$150,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY26

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

--

Category of Funding Activity:

Arts

Humanities

Category Explanation:

--

History

Version:

2

Posted date:

January 21, 2026

Archive date:

--

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