Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

Background
The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program (NANH) is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program aims to support Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining their heritage, culture, and knowledge.

The goal of the NANH program is to build the capacity of these communities to provide museum services through various projects focused on educational services, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship.

Grant Details
The NANH program supports projects that include but are not limited to: educational programming for all ages; language preservation and revitalization; oral history collection and documentation; digital media and technology enhancements; institutional planning and policy development; professional training, internships, and mentorships; supporting cultural practitioners and scholars; exhibition development, design, fabrication, and interpretation; collections information management, research, and planning; digitization and digital asset management; repatriation-related research, consultation, and documentation; conservation surveys, treatments, and environmental improvements.

The program has a single goal with three objectives: 1) Support the preservation and perpetuation of languages and cultural practices. 2) Support the professional development of the museum workforce. 3) Support the management and care of museum collections and their associated documentation.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include Federally Recognized Indian Tribes or Nonprofit Organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. Organizations must demonstrate their eligibility through appropriate documentation such as articles of incorporation or other charter documents.

Period of Performance
Projects must begin on August 1, 2027, with an anticipated performance period ranging from one to three years until July 31, 2030.

Grant Value
The total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this announcement is $3,772,000. Individual grant awards are anticipated to range from $5,000 to $250,000 with an average amount of funding per award around $200,000.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations for performance are intended for projects serving Native American Tribes or organizations representing Native Hawaiians.