Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2025)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY25
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $150,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Categories
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- Arts
- Humanities
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- Jennifer Himmelreich jhimmelreich@imls.gov (202) 653-4797
- Sheena Afoakwa safoakwa@imls.gov (202) 653-4718
- imls-librarygrants@imls.gov (202) 653-4744
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), is designed to assist Native Hawaiian serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services within their communities. The program supports a range of activities including educational programming, oral history collection, digital media enhancements, institutional planning, professional training, cultural preservation, and digitization efforts. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations that primarily serve Native Hawaiians and offer library services. Applications must be submitted by April 1, 2025, and include a narrative, budget, performance measurement plan, and proof of eligibility.
The program provides grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000, with a total funding pool of $750,000 expected to support approximately 5 awards. Projects are to begin on September 1, 2025 and can run for up to two years through August 31, 2027. Successful applicants must have an active SAM.gov registration and submit their proposals through Grants.gov.
Synopsis
The Native Hawaiian Library Services ('NH') program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Native Hawaiian organizations must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The NH program supports organizations across the islands and country to address their individual information needs and priorities. Projects may involve, but are not limited to, activities such as: educational programming for all ages; oral history collection and documentation; digital media and technology enhancements; institutional planning and policy development; professional training, internships, and mentorships; supporting and engaging with cultural practitioners and scholars; research and development of language and cultural material and tools; digitization and digital preservation; and furnishing of library spaces for staff and public within existing constructed spaces (please note that IMLS funds are not allowed for construction).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| fy25-ols-nh-NOFO.pdf | ||
| fy25-ols-nh-NOFO.pdf |
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