Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)

The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (NAE) program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, provides funding to eligible Native Communities to sustain and improve library and archival services. The program aims to develop and disseminate practices, tools, and training that strengthen these services to benefit community wellness. Eligible projects include educational programming, oral history documentation, institutional planning, professional training, and the furnishing of existing library spaces, though construction is strictly prohibited. The total expected funding for this announcement is 3,500,000 dollars, with a project duration of one to two years. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov Workspace by November 14, 2026, with anticipated awards announced in June 2027 and a project start date of July 1, 2027. Required documentation includes a Tribal Profile, a narrative limited to eight pages, a budget form, a performance measurement plan, and resumes of key staff. Awards are determined through a peer review process evaluating alignment with program goals, the clarity of the identified need, and the sustainability of project benefits. Applicants must maintain active SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations and comply with 2 C.F.R. Part 200 administrative requirements. Cost sharing is not required nor considered during the merit review.