Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) · United States
Native American Library Services: Basic Grants
Deadline listed; check intake
Small yearly grants that help tribal libraries pay for core library services, staff training and materials.
Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.
Program at a glance
- Application status
- Deadline listed; check intake
- Funding amount
- US$6,000-10,000
- Listed deadline
- November 13, 2026 (tomorrow)
- Who can apply
- Tribes and tribal organizations, Libraries, archives and museums. Only for American Indian or Alaska Native applicants.
- Where
- Anywhere in United States
- Good for
- Libraries and reading, Education and training, Indigenous languages, Heritage, history and archives
- Pays for
- Day-to-day running costs, Paying people, Training or professional development, Equipment or supplies
Who it's intended for
- Details
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments. About 170 awards expected.
Source checked against the funder's website on October 24, 2026. Always confirm current details with the funder.
Still to confirm
A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.
- Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments. About 170 awards expected.
- Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
- Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.
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Source checked October 24, 2026
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Source checked October 24, 2026
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Source checked October 24, 2026
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