Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants FY26
Summary
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the FY26 Native Hawaiian Library Services grant program, offering $50,000 to $150,000 per award with total program funding of $750,000 for 5 expected awards. The funding supports Native Hawaiian-serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services within their communities.
What changed
IMLS published the FY26 Native Hawaiian Library Services grant funding opportunity (NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY26), providing between $50,000 and $150,000 per award for Native Hawaiian-serving organizations to improve library services. The program has $750,000 in total funding available for approximately 5 awards, with no cost-sharing requirement.
Eligible applicants should review the NOFO to confirm eligibility and prepare applications before the April 10, 2026 closing date. This is a discretionary grant with standard IMLS library services funding terms, open to qualifying organizations serving Native Hawaiian communities across the islands and country.
What to do next
- Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) at imls.gov for full eligibility criteria
- Prepare and submit application via grants.gov by April 10, 2026
- Contact imls-librarygrants@imls.gov for grantor information
Source document (simplified)
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings: 45.311 -- Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services
Last Updated: January 28, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
Description
The Native Hawaiian Library Services (‘NH’) program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Native Hawaiian organizations must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NH program supports organizations across the islands and country to address their individual information needs and priorities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
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 |
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| fy26-ols-nh-NOFO.pdf | FY26 Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jan 28, 2026 06:27 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: April 10, 2026
Application process
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Award
$750,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$150,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
NAG-HAWAIIAN-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:
2
Posted date:
January 21, 2026
Archive date:
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