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Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY26

Closed

Award Range

$50K – $150K

Total Program Funding

$750K

Expected Awards

Deadline

April 10, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026). Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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... $50,000-$150,000 per award; $750,000 total program funding; ~5 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria
•Deadline: 2026-04-10

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

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.