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Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Deadline
November 13, 2026in 24 days
Award size
$5,000 to $250,000About 20 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Native Hawaiian organizations with projects that preserve culture and heritage. It can pay for education, training, and community programs. The money can also help with managing museum collections.

The money can pay for

  • Educational services
  • Workforce training
  • Community engagement
  • Collections stewardship

Who can apply

Organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Americans, Alaska Natives, or Native Hawaiians can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant is meant for organizations that serve Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities, which may not apply to all small community nonprofits.

Before you apply

  • Eligibility details are in the Notice of Funding Opportunity
  • No matching funds are required
  • Check if your organization is considered eligible
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program (NANH) supports Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge. The program supports projects such as educational services and programs, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship.

Opportunity number
NANH-FY27
Posted
September 1, 2026
Total funding
$3.8 million
Eligible applicants
Others (see eligibility details)
Eligibility details
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
Assistance listing
45.308 Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
Agency contact
Institute of Museum and Library Services
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
202-653-4634
Open the official listing on Grants.govAgency’s full announcement

Nonprofits are eligible here through the “Others” category. Read the eligibility details carefully.