Native American Library Services: Basic Grant Program

 
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    CFDA#

    45.311
     

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

    Summary

    This program is designed to assist Native American tribes in improving core library services for their communities. Information needs and approaches to meeting them are evolving at an unprecedented pace in all communities, and to operate within this environment effectively for the benefit of their users, libraries must be able to both strengthen existing services and move quickly to adopt new and emerging technologies. Reflecting IMLS's agency-level goals of championing lifelong learning, strengthening community engagement, and advancing collections stewardship and access, the goals and objectives for this program are:

    • Goal 1: Improve services for learning and accessing information in a variety of formats to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and financial literacy and other types of literacy skills.
      • Objective 1.1: Support the acquisition of library-related materials, supplies, equipment, furnishings, services, and fees for participation in networks and consortia that provide the library with direct services.
      • Objective 1.2: Support the engagement of consultants and/or third-party service providers with expertise in providing library and technology assessments, tutoring, skill-building, and other relevant fields.
    • Goal 2: Enhance the skills of the current library workforce and leadership through training, continuing education, and opportunities for professional development.
      • Objective 2.1: Support the coverage of expenses related to courses, workshops, and other forms of training for library staff.
      • Objective 2.2: Support the coverage of expenses related to staff participation at professional conferences.?
     

    History of Funding

    Previously awarded grants can be seen at https://www.imls.gov/grants/awarded-grants.

    Additional Information

    To be eligible for this program, you must be able to document an existing library that meets, at a minimum, three basic criteria:

    • regularly scheduled hours,
    • staff, and
    • materials available for library users.

    A maximum of $3,000 may be allotted for professional development or library service assessment activities. If you do not request funding for these activities, you may still request an award of $6,000- $10,000.

    Contacts

    Anthony D. Smith

    Anthony D. Smith
    955 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW Suite 4000
    Washington, DC 20024-2135
    202-653-4716
     

  • Eligibility Details

    To be eligible for an award, you must be a Federally recognized tribe. Entities such as libraries, schools, tribal colleges, or departments of education are NOT eligible, although they may be involved in the administration of this program, and their staff may serve as project directors in partnership with an eligible applicant.

    Deadline Details

    Applications are to be submitted by March 1, 2024. A similar deadline is anticipated annually.  

    Award Details

    Approximately $1.6 million is available to fund an estimated 159 grants. Applicants may apply for a grant amount ranging from $6,000 to $10,000. No match is required. Projects must begin on August 1, 2024.  

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