Opportunity Information: Apply for NAG BASIC FY26
The Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) designed to help eligible Native Communities establish, sustain, and improve library services. The program is commonly referred to as the Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program, and its central purpose is to strengthen day-to-day library operations and service capacity in Tribal communities as local information needs evolve. In practical terms, the grant is meant to support Tribal libraries as dependable knowledge and resource centers that contribute to learning, access to information, and overall community wellness.
This funding opportunity is listed under the Arts and Humanities funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 45.311. Awards are made as grants, with an award ceiling of $10,000 per recipient. IMLS expects to make roughly 170 awards under this program cycle, reflecting a broad nationwide reach intended to support many communities rather than a small number of large projects. The opportunity is titled "Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)" and appears under the funding opportunity number "NAG BASIC FY26."
Eligibility is limited to Native American tribal governments that are federally recognized. Because eligibility details can include specific requirements or documentation expectations, applicants are directed to review the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the formal eligibility criteria and any additional conditions tied to participation in the program.
The application deadline for this opportunity is March 13, 2026. The opportunity was created on January 13, 2026. Overall, the NAB program is structured to give eligible Native Communities flexible support to address locally defined library priorities, maintain and improve core services, and ensure Tribal libraries can keep pace with changing community needs and the role libraries play in connecting people with reliable information and resources.Apply for NAG BASIC FY26
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services in the arts, humanities sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.311.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-01-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-03-13. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 170 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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| National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2026) Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY26 Funding Number: NLG LIBRARIES FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2026) Apply for 21MP FY26 Funding Number: 21MP FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Museums for America (2026) Apply for MFA FY26 Funding Number: MFA FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2026) Apply for LB21 FY26 Funding Number: LB21 FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Museums Empowered (2026) Apply for ME FY26 Funding Number: ME FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $300,000 |
| Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2026) Apply for NANH FY26 Funding Number: NANH FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $250,000 |
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| Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026) Apply for AAHC FY26 Funding Number: AAHC FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| National Leadership Grants for Museums (2026) Apply for NLG M FY26 Funding Number: NLG M FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $750,000 |
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| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2026) Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY26 Funding Number: NAG ENHANCEMENT FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026) Apply for NAG HAWAIIAN FY26 Funding Number: NAG HAWAIIAN FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
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