NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY25: Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027) (NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY27). Status: Closes November 13, 2026 (6 days left). It is in our archive of Institute of Museum and Library Services notices from 2025.
Institute of Museum and Library Services offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $50,000) to tribes. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $3.5 million in total. Applications closed on April 1, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 11, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$3.5 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY27 | September 1, 2026 | Closes November 13, 2026 (6 days left) | Open |
| NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY26 | January 21, 2026 | Closed April 10, 2026 | Closed |
| NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY24 | January 9, 2024 | Closed April 1, 2024 | Closed |
| NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY23 | January 4, 2023 | Closed April 3, 2023 | Closed |
| NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY22 | January 4, 2022 | Closed April 1, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 13, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 1, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services awards averaged $29,593; this notice allows up to $150,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) is designed to assist eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services 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 NAE program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities. NAE 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).
Who has won Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (45.311) awarded $25.8 million across 871 grant awards, an average of $29,593 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc. | Alaska | 6 | $620,000 |
| Papahana Kuaola | Hawaii | 4 | $600,000 |
| Aleut Community of Saint Paul Island | Alaska | 8 | $493,803 |
| Chilkat Indian Village | Alaska | 8 | $492,994 |
| Quapaw Nation | Oklahoma | 8 | $489,744 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY27, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY25 still open?
No. It closed on April 1, 2025. A newer notice is open: NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY27, closes November 13, 2026 (6 days left).
Who can apply for Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025)?
Institute of Museum and Library Services accepted applications from tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025)?
Closed April 1, 2025. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $150,000 each. About $3.5 million in total across about 25 awards.
Who has won Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association, Inc., Papahana Kuaola, Aleut Community of Saint Paul Island. The program made 871 awards worth $25.8 million in that time.