Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Grant for Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Museum Organizations

$5,000–$250k

Amount

Cash

Nov 13, 2026

Deadline

2 months left

United States

Geography

National

Grant

Type

Government

Arts, Culture & Humanities
Indigenous & Native Communities
Education

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About this grant

Supports Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge through museum services. Funded projects may include educational services and programs, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship. Grants are awarded for one to three year project periods.

What you get

Grant award of $5,000–$250,000
Grant period of one to three years
No cost share requirement
Access to program officer counseling calls
Pre-recorded webinars and application guidance

How to apply

Completed IMLS application form
IMLS Budget Form
Budget Justification narrative
Project narrative per NOFO instructions

Eligibility

Must be a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe, OR
Must be a Nonprofit Organization that Primarily Serves and Represents Native Hawaiians

The funder

A federal agency that provides grants to museums and libraries for national leadership initiatives and support of Native/Indigenous archival and library work.

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