Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2026)
Summary
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announces the FY26 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (NAE) program, offering $50,000 to $150,000 per award to federally recognized Native American tribal governments to sustain and improve library services in their communities. Total program funding is $3,500,000 with up to 25 expected awards available. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by April 10, 2026.
What changed
IMLS has posted the FY26 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants funding opportunity on Grants.gov with a closing date of April 10, 2026. The program provides discretionary grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 per award, with $3,500,000 in total program funding available for approximately 25 awards. Eligible applicants are limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments seeking to enhance library services as knowledge and resource centers in their communities.
Tribal governments interested in this funding opportunity should review the Notice of Funding Opportunity document for complete eligibility criteria and application requirements. Applications are submitted through Grants.gov, and prospective applicants can subscribe to updates on the platform. IMLS grantor contact information is available at imls-librarygrants@imls.gov for questions regarding the program.
What to do next
- Prepare and submit application through Grants.gov by April 10, 2026
- Download the FY26 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for detailed eligibility requirements
- Contact IMLS at imls-librarygrants@imls.gov for grantor inquiries
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Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2026)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings: 45.311 -- Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services
Last Updated: January 29, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) assists eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services 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 NAE program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
Grantor contact information
Description
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
imls-librarygrants@imls.gov
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| fy26-ols-nae-NOFO.pdf | FY26 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jan 29, 2026 04:15 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: April 10, 2026
Application process
This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates. View on Grants.gov
Award
$3,500,000
Program Funding
25
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$150,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY26
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Arts
Humanities
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
3
Posted date:
January 21, 2026
Archive date:
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