The jones academy library of the choctaw nation of oklahoma will enhance its library services to better meet the community identified needs of jones academy students, teachers, families, and tribal…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded $150,000 to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma on October 1, 2026, under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program (CFDA 45.311) to enhance library services at the Jones Academy Library in Durant, Oklahoma.

The Jones Academy Library will strengthen its capacity to serve students, teachers, families, and tribal members through funded salaries for a librarian and library assistant. The award supports acquisition of high-interest and culturally relevant books, replacement of worn or outdated materials, digital literacy instruction, and storytelling, language, and history workshops. The project aims to increase student engagement, improve literacy outcomes, and promote cultural enrichment within the Choctaw Nation community.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2028. This is a project grant, a competitive assistance type under the Enhancement Grants category of the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services program, which focuses on improving digital services, educational programs, and preservation and revitalization of Native American cultures and languages.

The jones academy library of the choctaw nation of oklahoma will enhance its library services to better meet the community identified needs of jones academy students, teachers, families, and tribal members. The project will strengthen library staff capacity through funding salaries for the librarian and library assistant. Funds will also support the acquisition of high-interest and culturally relevant books, the replacement of worn or outdated materials, digital literacy instruction, and storytelling, language, and history workshops. As a result, the library aims to increase student engagement, improve literacy outcomes, and promote cultural enrichment.