Opportunity Information: Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY25
The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025) program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) intended to help eligible Native Communities sustain, strengthen, and modernize library services. The core idea behind the program is that Tribal libraries are more than book-lending sites; they often function as community knowledge hubs that support learning, cultural continuity, and overall community wellness. As technology, access expectations, and local information needs continue to shift, the program is meant to give Tribal libraries flexible funding to respond in ways that make sense for their own priorities.
Funding is available to support a wide range of library improvement efforts. Examples of eligible project activities include educational programming for children, teens, adults, and elders; oral history collection and documentation; and upgrades that expand digital media, technology access, or related services. Applicants can also propose institutional planning work, policy development, and capacity-building efforts such as professional training, internships, and mentorships that strengthen long-term service delivery. The opportunity explicitly supports culturally grounded work as well, including projects that engage cultural practitioners and scholars, as well as research and development of language and cultural materials and tools. Libraries may also use funds for digitization and digital preservation activities to protect and increase access to community records and cultural resources. In addition, the program allows for furnishing library spaces for staff and the public within existing buildings, while making clear that IMLS funds cannot be used for construction.
Eligible applicants are federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The program is listed under Assistance Listing (CFDA) number 45.311, and it falls within the Arts and Humanities activity category. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity is identified as "NAG ENHANCEMENT FY25."
Key timing and funding details include an application deadline of April 1, 2025. Awards can be as large as $150,000, and IMLS anticipates making about 25 awards. The opportunity record was created on January 13, 2025. Specific eligibility requirements, application components, allowable costs, and other compliance details are provided in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity, which applicants should rely on for the final rules and submission instructions.Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY25
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services in the arts, humanities sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.311.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2025-01-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2025-04-01. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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| Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2025) Apply for NAG HAWAIIAN FY25 Funding Number: NAG HAWAIIAN FY25 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026) Apply for NAG BASIC FY26 Funding Number: NAG BASIC FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2026) Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY26 Funding Number: NLG LIBRARIES FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2026) Apply for 21MP FY26 Funding Number: 21MP FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Museums for America (2026) Apply for MFA FY26 Funding Number: MFA FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026) Apply for LB21 FY26 Funding Number: LB21 FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Museums Empowered (2026) Apply for ME FY26 Funding Number: ME FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2026) Apply for NANH FY26 Funding Number: NANH FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2026) Apply for IGSM FY26 Funding Number: IGSM FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $75,000 |
| Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026) Apply for AAHC FY26 Funding Number: AAHC FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| National Leadership Grants for Museums (2026) Apply for NLG M FY26 Funding Number: NLG M FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2026) Apply for ALHC FY26 Funding Number: ALHC FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2026) Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY26 Funding Number: NAG ENHANCEMENT FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026) Apply for NAG HAWAIIAN FY26 Funding Number: NAG HAWAIIAN FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
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