NANH-FY26: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2026)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027) (NANH-FY27). Status: Closes November 13, 2026 (6 days left). It is in our archive of Institute of Museum and Library Services notices from 2026.
Institute of Museum and Library Services offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $3.8 million in total. Applications closed on March 13, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 28, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$3.8 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NANH-FY27 | September 1, 2026 | Closes November 13, 2026 (6 days left) | Open |
| NANH-FY25 | August 15, 2024 | Closed November 15, 2024 | Closed |
| NANH-FY24 | August 15, 2023 | Closed November 15, 2023 | Closed |
| NANH-FY23 | August 15, 2022 | Closed November 15, 2022 | Closed |
| NANH-FY22 | August 16, 2021 | Closed November 15, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 13, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program awards averaged $110,022; this notice allows up to $250,000 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/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program (NANH) supports Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge. The program supports projects such as educational services and programs, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship.
Who has won Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (45.308) awarded $16.3 million across 148 grant awards, an average of $110,022 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sealaska Corporation | Alaska | 4 | $692,589 |
| Papahana Kuaola | Hawaii | 4 | $549,933 |
| Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture | Hawaii | 4 | $549,290 |
| Koniag, Inc. | Alaska | 3 | $470,335 |
| Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin | Wisconsin | 3 | $388,357 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, NANH-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 NANH-FY26 still open?
No. It closed on March 13, 2026. A newer notice is open: NANH-FY27, closes November 13, 2026 (6 days left).
Who can apply for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2026)?
Institute of Museum and Library Services accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2026)?
Closed March 13, 2026. 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 $250,000 each. About $3.8 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Sealaska Corporation, Papahana Kuaola, Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture. The program made 148 awards worth $16.3 million in that time.