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Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) · United States

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services

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Heritage and culture projects by tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations: education programs, collections care, workforce training and capacity building.

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Program at a glance

Application status
Deadline listed; check intake
Funding amount
US$5,000-250,000
Listed deadline
November 13, 2026 (tomorrow)
Who can apply
Tribes and tribal organizations, Nonprofits, Charities, Libraries, archives and museums. Only for American Indian or Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian applicants.
Where
Anywhere in United States
Good for
Heritage, history and archives, Arts and culture, Indigenous languages, Education and training
Pays for
A project, Training or professional development, Paying people, Recording, digitizing or archiving

Who it's intended for

Details
Federally recognized Indian tribes, and nonprofits that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. Grant periods of 1 to 3 years. No cost share.

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 Indian tribes, and nonprofits that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. Grant periods of 1 to 3 years. No cost share.
  • Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
  • Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.

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