Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services

 

The Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services programs (NANH-L) are designed to assist Native American tribes and Native Hawaiians in improving core library services for their communities. NANH-L Basic Grants have two goals with two associated objectives each. GOAL 1: Improve services for learning and accessing information in a variety of formats to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and financial literacy and other types of literacy skills. Obj. 1.1: Support the acquisition of library-related materials, supplies, equipment, furnishings, services, and fees for participation in networks and consortia that provide the library with direct services. Obj. 1.2: Support the engagement of consultants and/or third-party service providers with expertise in providing library and technology assessments, tutoring, skill-building, and other relevant fields. GOAL 2: Enhance the skills of the current library workforce and leadership through training, continuing education, and opportunities for professional development. Obj. 2.1: Support the coverage of expenses related to courses, workshops, and other forms of training for library staff. Obj. 2.2: Support the coverage of expenses related to staff participation at professional conferences. NANH-L Enhancement Grants and Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants have three goals each with two or three associated objectives per goal. GOAL 1: Improve digital services to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, and digital literacy skills. Obj. 1.1: Support the establishment and refinement of digital infrastructure, platforms, and technology. Obj. 1.2: Support preservation and access to information and resources through digitization. GOAL 2: Improve educational programs related to specific topics and content areas of interest to library patrons and community-based users. Obj. 2.1: Support the identification of the needs and interests of learners. Obj. 2.2: Support the development and implementation of classes, events, teaching tools, resources, and other educational services. Obj. 2.3: Support the evaluative assessment of library-based approaches to teaching and facilitation. GOAL 3: Enhance the preservation and revitalization of Native American / Native Hawaiian cultures and languages. Obj. 3.1: Support the development of efficient strategic partnerships within, across, and outside Native American / Native Hawaiian communities. Obj. 3.2: Support the preservation of content of unique and specific value to Native American / Native Hawaiian communities. Obj. 3.3: Support the sharing of content within and/or beyond Native American / Native Hawaiian communities.

Active 45.311 The Institute of Museum and Library Services B - Project Grants; C - Direct Payments For Specified Use Fiscal Year 2015 207 awards made in FY15.
Fiscal Year 2021 IMLS made 172 awards in Native American Library Services Basic Grants, 24 awards in Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants, and 3 awards in Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants.
Fiscal Year 2023 IMLS made 144 awards in Native American Library Services Basic Grants, 30 awards in Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants, and 3 awards in Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants. 20 USC Chapter 72 Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 U.S.C. § 9101-9176, in particular, § 9161 (Services for Native Americans)
Public Law 115-410
The Act authorizes the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services to award grants to Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians to enable such tribes and organizations to expand services for learning and access to information and educational resources. An applicant to Native American Library Services Basic or Enhancement grant program must be an Indian tribe, meaning any tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska native village, regional corporation, or village, which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. An applicant to Native Hawaiian Library Services must be a nonprofit organization that primarily serves and represents Native Hawaiians. The term "Native Hawaiian" refers to an individual who is a citizen of the United States and a descendant of the aboriginal people who, before 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii. Not applicable. Not applicable. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 1. Ensure that required registrations are active and user names and passwords are in place. 2. Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity carefully to get all the information required for applying. 3. Compose the complete application, using resources available through www.imls.gov (e.g. on-demand webinars, instructions, Sample Applications, Reviewer Resources). 4. Contact an IMLS staff member to ask any questions about the application and review process. 5. Submit the application via Grants.gov by the deadline. Native American Library Services Basic Grants are non-competitive awards available to eligible applicants to support existing library operations and to maintain core library services. IMLS makes awards to eligible applicants that submit complete applications, including attachments, through Grants.gov, on or before the deadline. Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants and Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants use a peer review process. Peer reviewers evaluate all eligible and complete applications according to the review criteria listed in the NOFO. Reviewers are professionals in the field with relevant knowledge and expertise in the types of project activities identified in the applications. Peer reviewers must comply with IMLS's Federal ethics and conflicts of interest requirements. The IMLS Director makes final funding decisions consistent with the purposes of the agency's mission and programs. December 1, 2023 to March 1, 2024 Native American Library Services Basic Grants: Complete applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm U.S. Eastern Time, March 1, 2024. January 4, 2024 to April 1, 2024 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants and Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants: Complete applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm U.S. Eastern Time, April 1, 2024. From 90 to 120 days. Native American Library Services Basic Grants: IMLS will notify both successful and unsuccessful applicants of funding decisions by email in June 2024. Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants and Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants: IMLS will not release information about the status of an application until the applications have been reviewed and all deliberations are concluded. IMLS expects to notify both successful and unsuccessful applicants of the final decisions by email in August 2024. Not applicable. IMLS may extend particular grants at the discretion of the Director. Native American Library Services Basic Grants are non-competitive awards available to eligible applicants. Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants and Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants are competitive grant programs. Successful proposals in these grant programs are structured to result in improved digital services, improved educational programs related to specific topics and content areas of interest to library patrons and community-based users; and enhanced preservation and revitalization of Native American and Native Hawaiian cultures and languages. Grant funds must be used for the purposes outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity, and in accordance with the Institute of Museum and Library Services General Terms and Conditions. Examples of allowable costs for Native American Library Services Basic Grants include salaries, wages, and fringe benefits; travel expenses; training, workshop, and/or conference registration fees; supplies, materials, software, and equipment related directly to library services; adaptive/assistive technologies and other resources to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities; contract services; after-school tutoring services; internet access; fees for participation in networks and consortia that provide the library with direct services. Examples of allowable costs for Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants and Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants include personnel salaries, wages, and fringe benefits; travel expenses for key project staff and consultants; materials, supplies, software, and equipment related directly to project activities; adaptive and/or assistive technologies and other resources and services to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities; equipment to improve collections storage and exhibit environments; third-party costs; publication design and printing; staff and volunteer training; paid internships/fellowships; and indirect or overhead costs. Performance Reports: Grantees are required to submit a performance report annually. Reports are due according to the reporting schedule provided as part of the official award notification. Grantees must submit reports online using the IMLS electronic grants management system. In support of the agency’s commitment to open government, interim and final performance reports may be made accessible on the IMLS website to engage the public in communities of practice and to inform application development and grant-making strategies. Not applicable. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other project records must be retained for three years following the submission of the final financial report. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Native American Library Services Basic Grants: Projects must begin on August 1, 2024, and project activities may be carried out for one year. Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants: Projects must begin on September 1, 2024, and project activities may be carried out for one to two years. Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants: Projects must begin on September 1, 2024, and project activities may be carried out for one to two years. Funds are released as advances or reimbursements in response to requests for payment. None/Not specified. Connie Bodner
955 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW
Suite 4000
Washington, DC 20024 USA
cbodner@imls.gov
Phone: 202-653-4636

Sandra Narva
955 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW
Suite 4000
Washington, DC 20024 USA
snarva@imls.gov
Phone: 202-653-4634 https://www.imls.gov/grants/grant-programs 59-0300-0-1-503 (Project Grants) FY 22$5,263,000.00; FY 23 est $5,763,000.00; FY 24 est $5,763,000.00; FY 21$5,263,000.00; FY 20$5,263,000.00; - Native American Library Services Basic Grants: FY2022 awards ranged from $6,000 to $90,000. Average = $11,089. FY2023 awards ranged from $6,000 to $90,000. Average = $10,852. Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants FY2022 awards ranged from $38,000 to $150,000. Average = $134,633. FY2023 awards ranged from $59,860 to $150,000. Average = $129,942. Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants: FY2022 awards ranged from $118,058 to $150,000. Average = $143,173. FY2023 awards were $150,000 each. 2 CFR Part 200. 20 USC Chapter 72 Museum and Library Services Act of 2018, ? 9101-9176, in particular, ? 9161 (Services for Native Americans). Guidelines are available online at https://www.imls.gov/grants/grant-programs or upon request from IMLS, 955 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW, Suite 4000, Washington DC 20024-2135. See the IMLS website at www.imls.gov for the most current program information. Fiscal Year 2015 Visit the IMLS website at www.imls.gov to search awarded grants.
Fiscal Year 2016 Visit the IMLS website at www.imls.gov to search awarded grants.
Fiscal Year 2023 Visit https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded-grants. Choose Native American Library Services: Basic Grants, Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants, and/or Native Hawaiian Library Services under "Program" and search by fiscal year, state, city, institution, and/or keyword.