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Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

Open Closes November 13, 2026 (13 days left) Opportunity NANH-FY27

• Award ceiling$250,000
• Award floor$5,000
• Expected awards20
• Total funding$3.8 million
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

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Who can apply

This opportunity is 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?

• 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.

Category: Arts, Humanities.

How to apply

1. Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
2. Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
3. Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.

Questions go to Institute of Museum and Library Services, imls-museumgrants@imls.gov, 202-653-4634.

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