Project Grant NAE259340OLS26
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Ketchikan Indian Community $127,050 under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311) on October 1, 2026, for a one-year performance period ending September 30, 2027. The award funds digitization and archival equipment upgrades for the Ketchikan Indian Community's Cultural Resources Department, which serves approximately 6,500 tribal members and functions as the primary archival and library resource for...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded $149,571 to Tangirnaq Native Village on October 1, 2026, under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311) to develop and expand a community-centered library and cultural knowledge program serving tribal citizens in Kodiak and the Pacific Northwest. The project funds the acquisition of new books and educational materials focused on cultural and historical resources, new shelving and reading spaces to...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska $150,000 on October 1, 2026, under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311) to deliver structured traditional arts instruction at the tribal library in Juneau. The award funds master artists to lead hands-on cultural arts programming in weaving, beadwork, and regalia-making, along with instructional materials for these classes. The project...
- Federal Grant Award Summary Chilkat Indian Village received a $143,094 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311), awarded October 1, 2025, with completion scheduled for September 30, 2027. The award supports the Klukwan Community and School Library's partnership with the Jilkaat Kwaan Heritage Center to preserve and revitalize Tlingit language and traditional knowledge. The project...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Native Village of Eyak $237,526 on September 1, 2026, under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (CFDA 45.308) to expand an immersive virtual reality experience reconnecting tribal members with Eyak culture, language, and ancestral lifeways across the four distinct cultures represented by the village: Eyak, Chugach Region people, Tlingit, and Athabascan. Project activities include updating technology, adding...
- The Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska received a $150,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311), awarded October 1, 2025, with completion targeted for September 30, 2027. The grant funds a two-year initiative to deliver cultural arts classes in Washington State, addressing the limited access to cultural programming experienced by over 8,000 Tlingit and...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded Ka IPU Makani Cultural Heritage Center $135,000 on October 1, 2026, under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311) to establish a digital archive preserving Molokai's historical collections and expanding public access through community-based library and archival services. The project will process and describe unprocessed photographs, newspaper clippings, historical records, and three-dimensional objects;...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. $100,000 on August 1, 2026, under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311) to sustain and improve library services and operations within its community. The award funds acquisition of library-related materials, community programming tied to identified priorities, and training for library staff. Project activities support essential library and archival services...
- Federal Grant Award Summary 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...
- Federal Project Grant Award Summary The Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. received a $150,000 Project Grant award dated October 1, 2025, under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311), administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The two-year project, scheduled for completion by September 30, 2027, will develop culturally focused educational resources and programming to increase Unangax (Aleut) community access to...
The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Organized Village of Kake $149,512 on October 1, 2026, under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311) to improve collections care and preservation practices for approximately 45 cultural heritage items held in the Charles "Topsy" Johnson Tribal Library & Archive in Kake, Alaska. Grant funds support professional conservation services to conduct a conservation assessment and develop a collections treatment plan for the Keex' Kwaan (Kake) Tlingit community. Staff will develop new policies and procedures based on the treatment plan, including training references. The award funds purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment for storage solutions and protective treatments for collection items, including temperature-controlled shelving units. The project enhances preservation efforts to promote greater access to the tribe's cultural heritage collections and ensure their preservation for future generations. Performance period runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028, with work performed in Kake, Alaska. This award represents one of eleven IMLS grants supporting library services, archives, and cultural programming at the tribal library and archive.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $149.5k | 8/12/26 |