Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027) is offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Max award: $10,000. Applications close on Nov 13, 2026.
| Opportunity number | NAG-BASIC-FY27 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $10,000 |
| Award floor | $6,000 |
| Total program funding | $1,700,000 |
| Expected awards | 170 |
| Who can apply | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
Summary (excerpt)
The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations 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 NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information n…
View the official listing and apply on Grants.gov
Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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