Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)
This program funds Native Hawaiian serving organizations to sustain and improve library services and related information-resource support for their communities.
⚑ Eligibility is limited to Native Hawaiian serving organizations per the NOFO; a public university is not assumed eligible without checking the notice. · Program supports library services/information access, not research. · Award ceiling $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 Hawaiian Library Services (NH) program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Native Hawaiian organizations must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The program supports organizations across the islands and 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>
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