Native American Library Services Basic Grants

Jennifer Himmelreich
202.653.4797
jhimmelreich@imls.gov

Sheena Afoakwa
202.653.4718
safoakwa@imls.gov

The Native American Library Services Basic Grant provides funding to improve core library services in Native American communities.

Goals and objectives include:

• 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, financial literacy, and other types of literacy skills
  • 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
  • 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
• Enhance the skills of the current library workforce and leadership through training, continuing education, and opportunities for professional development
  • Support the coverage of expenses related to courses, workshops, and other forms of training for library staff
  • Support the coverage of expenses related to staff participation at professional conferences

Eligible applicants are federally recognized tribes.

Expected award range: $6,000 - $10,000
Project period: 1 year
Estimated number of awards: 159
Estimated total program funding: $1,562,000

Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available through grants.gov.

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