The aleutian pribilof islands association, INC

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $100,000 to the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. under the Native American Library Services Basic Grants program (CFDA 45.311) on August 1, 2025, with a completion date of July 31, 2026. This non-competitive project grant will support the sustained operation and improvement of library services for the Unangax (Aleut) tribal communities in the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands region, with performance based in Anchorage, Alaska.

The grant funds will support essential library activities designed to benefit tribal members and the local community, including the acquisition of library-related materials, development and delivery of programming aligned with identified community priorities, and professional training for library staff. Additionally, the project will enhance library and archival services to improve community access, learning opportunities, and preservation of information resources. These core services align with the Native American Library Services Basic Grants program goal of improving information access in multiple formats while strengthening the skills and professional development of the library workforce.

Will sustain and improve library services and operations within its community. The native american library services basics grant project will improve library and archival services for accessing, learning, and preserving information with the community. Project funds will be used to support essential library activities such as the acquisition of library-related materials, programming for identified community priorities, and training for library staff. The project will provide direct benefit to the tribal members as well as the local community.