Deadline: 04-Feb-2025
The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists Native American Tribes in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities.
Goals and Objectives
- Agency-Level Goal 1: Champion Lifelong Learning
- Objective 1.1 Advance shared knowledge and learning opportunities for all.
- Objective 1.2 Support the training and professional development of the museum and library workforce.
- Agency-Level Goal 2 Strengthen Community Engagement
- Objective 2.1 Promote inclusive engagement across diverse audiences.
- Objective 2.2 Support community collaboration and foster civic discourse.
- Agency-Level Goal 3 Advance Collections Stewardship and Access
- Objective 3.1 Support collections care and management.
- Objective 3.2 Promote access to museum and library collections.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 1,700,000
- Award Ceiling: $10,000
- Award Floor: $6,000
Duration
- Grant Period: One Year
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible for an award under this Native American Library Services Basic Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity, your Tribe must be Federally recognized and offer library and/or archival services to the community. Such services may include, but are not limited to providing free access to:
- books, print and electronic media;
- research databases;
- job, employment, and career resources;
- reference desk services;
- space for reading, studying, and meeting; and
- events and activities such as programs, classes, and cultural events for all ages.
Ineligibility Criteria
- They will not review or make awards to ineligible applicants. They will notify each applicant who is determined to be ineligible.
- To receive an IMLS award, your organization must be eligible and in compliance with applicable IMLS, administrative, and national policy requirements.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.