Grant opportunity
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)
The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations 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 NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.
- Funder
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Applications close 2026-11-13
- Applications close 2026-11-13: Nov 13, 2026
- Award
- USD 10,000
- Applicant
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Discipline
- Social Sciences, Policy and Governance
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Sep 7, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027) is official opportunity NAG-BASIC-FY27, published by Institute of Museum and Library Services during the 31 August-7 September 2026 hunt window.
Who can apply
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
What it supports
- The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations 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 NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.
- Opportunity number: NAG-BASIC-FY27
Funding and duration
- Award ceiling: USD 10,000
- Expected number of awards: 170
Applications close 2026-11-13
Applications close 2026-11-13: Nov 13, 2026
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations 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 NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities. The official record contains the controlling eligibility, budget, attachment and submission requirements for opportunity NAG-BASIC-FY27.
Eligibility
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
Funding and benefits
Award ceiling: USD 10,000
Expected number of awards: 170
Themes and supported activities
The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations 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 NAB program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities.
Opportunity number: NAG-BASIC-FY27
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 2026-11-13: Applications close 2026-11-13: Nov 13, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.