Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants

Jennifer Himmelreich
202.653.4797
jhimmelreich@imls.gov

Sheena Afoakwa
202.653.4718
safoakwa@imls.gov

The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant program provides funding to enhance core library services in Native American communities.

Goals and objectives include:

• Improve digital services to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, and digital literacy skills
  • Support the establishment and refinement of digital infrastructure, platforms, and technology
  • Support preservation and access to information and resources through digitization
• Improve educational programs related to specific topics and content areas of interest to library patrons and community-based users
  • Support the identification of the needs and interests of learners
  • Support the development and implementation of classes, events, teaching tools, resources, and other educational services
  • Support the evaluative assessment of library-based approaches to teaching and facilitation
• Enhance the preservation and revitalization of Native American culture and language
  • Support the development of efficient strategic partnerships within, across, and outside native communities
  • Support the preservation of content of unique and specific value to native communities
  • Support the sharing of content within and/or beyond Native communities

Eligible applicants are federally recognized tribes. Entities such as libraries, schools, tribal colleges, or departments of education are not eligible, although they are encouraged to participate as project partners.

Award ceiling: $150,000
Award floor: $10,000
Project period: Up to 2 years
Estimated number of awards: 29
Estimated total program funding: $3,750,000

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

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