OpenFederal grantNANH-FY27

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library ServicesCloses Nov 13, 2026(31 days left)$5,000 – $250,000

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This is an IMLS program for Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Native Hawaiian organizations to fund museum services: education programs, workforce development, capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship. Awards run $5,000 to $250,000 with no cost sharing, and roughly 20 awards come from about $3.8 million total. If you are not a tribe, Alaska Native Village, or a Native Hawaiian-serving organization, do not apply; for-profit businesses and small firms,

Best for
Federally recognized Native American Tribes and Alaska Native Villages, Organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians, Tribal museums and cultural centers running education, collections, or workforce programs, Native nonprofits seeking capacity building or planning support
Not for
For-profit businesses and small businesses of any kind, Non-Native museums and cultural organizations without tribal or Native Hawaiian standing, General education or training companies
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: Reserved for Native American / tribal businesses, which your profile…
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: Reserved for Native American / tribal businesses, which your profile…
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Reserved for Native American / tribal businesses, which your profile…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Training, Planning, Technical assistance, Capital projects
Who can apply
Tribal governments and organizations, Nonprofits
Award range
$5,000 – $250,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
Applications are due November 13, 2026. The opportunity was posted September 1, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $5,000 to $250,000. The program expects to make about 20 awards from a total of $3,772,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians may apply. Applicants must be tribal or nonprofit entities; for-profit businesses and small businesses are not eligible. The Notice of Funding Opportunity contains the full eligibility criteria.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only tribal and nonprofit applicants may apply, and the facts explicitly state that for-profit businesses and small businesses cannot apply. A sole proprietor or single-member LLC is a for-profit structure and does not fit.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians, or otherwise meet the program's Native American/Native Hawaiian focus, may apply. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary

Grants for Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and Native Hawaiian organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge through museum services: educational programs, workforce development, capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship. Awards $5,000–$250,000; no cost sharing.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Arts
  • Community development
  • Education

Set-asides

  • Tribal

Program contact

Institute of Museum and Library Servicesimls-museumgrants@imls.gov202-653-4634

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