Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)
Grants support Native communities and tribal libraries to sustain and improve library services that meet local information needs and priorities.
RESTRICTED TO: TRIBAL ENTITIES
⚑ Eligibility is limited to Native Communities/tribal libraries per the NOFO; confirm whether a public university may apply directly. · Award ceiling is $150,000.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 32 weak | outside portfolio topics; signature methods: community engaged; social/behavioral work is minor; funds service delivery, not research (capped); eligibility unclear — verify in the NOFO |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 10 none | technical depth: minor; funds service delivery (capped) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 5 none | no commercialization signal |
Description
The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) assists eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services 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 program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.
Eligibility
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
Apply
View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Institute of Museum and Library Services <imls-librarygrants@imls.gov>
Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
A one-page internal memo: fit assessment, submission requirements, document scaffold, and next steps dated back from the deadline — tailored to your project idea if you add one.
Proposal shell · Federal (generic) conventions SEE A FEDERAL EXAMPLE →
Funder-faithful document skeletons — Federal (generic)'s document set with section headings, page limits, reviewer guidance, and writing prompts; add a project idea to get [DRAFT] starter bullets. Download as .md for Word or Overleaf.