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Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)

ID: NAG-BASIC-FY26 • Type: Posted
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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.
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Overview

Agency
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Category of Funding
Arts
Humanities
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
45.311 - Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 1/13/26 the The Institute of Museum and Library Services posted grant opportunity NAG-BASIC-FY26 for Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026) with funding of $1.7 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 45.311 Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services. It is expected that 170 total grants will be made worth between $6,000 and $10,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Jan. 13, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
March 13, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Due in 27 Days
Last Updated
Jan. 28, 2026, 12:50 p.m. EST
Version
2

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Info
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility criteria for this program.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$10,000
Floor
$6,000
Estimated Program Funding
$1,700,000
Estimated Number of Grants
170

Contacts

Contact
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Contact Email
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
Contact Phone
(202) 653-4634
Additional Information Site
https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/native-american-library-services-basic-grants

Documents

Posted documents for NAG-BASIC-FY26

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