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Tuesday, September 08, 2026

IMLS Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants

Deadline: November 13, 2026
Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Purpose: Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants help eligible Native communities improve existing library services or develop new services based on community needs and priorities. 
AE 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).

Award: $50,000-$150,000 for projects of up to two years. No cost share required.

Eligibility: Federally recognized Native Communities that provide library and/or archival services to their communities. Eligible entities include qualifying tribes, Alaska Native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations as defined in the program requirements.

To learn more and apply: Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants

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