Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)
This grant helps eligible Native American communities create, maintain, and enhance library services to meet local information needs and support community wellness.
Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Due Dates: November 13, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: $6,000–$10,000 per award for a one-year project; approx. $1.7 million total program funding; ~170 awards expected
Summary: Supports federally recognized Native American tribes in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations.
Description
This funding opportunity is designed to help federally recognized Native American tribes and Alaska Native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations establish, sustain, and improve library and archival services for their communities. The program aims to strengthen libraries as knowledge and resource centers, address changing information needs, and ultimately benefit the wellness and engagement of tribal communities.
