OpenFederal grantNAG-BASIC-FY27

Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library ServicesCloses Nov 13, 2026(31 days left)$6,000 – $10,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a small federal grant for federally recognized tribal governments to run, improve, or plan tribal library services, paying $6,000-$10,000 with no cost sharing. If you are not a tribal government, do not apply: for-profit businesses, small businesses, and nonprofits are all ineligible.

Best for
Federally recognized tribal governments, Tribal libraries and library operations, Tribes planning or expanding community library services
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Nonprofit organizations, Individuals or sole proprietors
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Finance & BankingLimit: 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: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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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, Technical assistance, Planning
Who can apply
Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$6,000 – $10,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 13, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Between $6,000 and $10,000 per award. The program expects to make about 170 awards totaling $1,700,000, and no cost sharing is required.
Who can apply for this grant?
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The grants support establishing, sustaining, and improving tribal library services and operations.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only federally recognized tribal governments may apply; for-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
No. The program does not accept nonprofit applicants; eligible applicants are federally recognized tribal governments.

Summary

Grants of $6,000–$10,000 to federally recognized Native American tribal governments to establish, sustain, and improve tribal library services and operations, helping tribal libraries serve as knowledge and resource centers for their communities. No cost sharing required.

About this grant

The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities. As information needs change, Tribal libraries must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

Who can apply

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

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Libraries
  • Native american
  • Community development

Set-asides

  • Tribal

Program contact

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

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