Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, is a grant initiative designed to build the capacity of Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations primarily serving Native Hawaiians. The program focuses on three primary objectives: the preservation of languages and cultural practices, professional development for the museum workforce, and the management and care of museum collections and documentation. For the 2027 funding cycle, the total anticipated funding pool is 3,772,000 dollars, with individual grant requests ranging from 5,000 to 250,000 dollars. Projects are expected to begin on August 1, 2027, and may span a duration of one to three years. Eligible applicants must possess an active Unique Entity Identifier and current SAM registration. Federally recognized Tribal Governments and specific 501c3 nonprofits serving Native Hawaiians are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted via the Grants.gov Workspace by November 13, 2026. Proposals are evaluated by peer reviewers based on alignment with program goals, measurability of outcomes, evidence of need, and the qualifications of personnel. Required submissions include a narrative limited to seven pages, a performance measurement plan, and a budget that must allocate 3,000 dollars annually for domestic travel to designated meetings. Cost sharing is not required nor considered during the review process.