Native Hawaiian grants are competitive grants available to carry out activities, described in 20 U.S.C. 9141, that enhance existing library services or implement new library services. Native Hawaiian grants are competitive grants available to carry out activities that enhance existing library services or implement new library services. Project categories include:
None is available.
The following list includes some examples of unallowable costs, both for IMLS funds and for cost share (if applicable), under this announcement:
Native Hawaiian Library Services grants are available to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians (as the term is defined in 20 U.S.C. § 7517). The term "Native Hawaiian" refers to an individual who is a citizen of the United States and a descendant of the aboriginal people who, before 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii.
Applications are to be submitted by May 15, 2020. A similar deadline is anticipated, annually.
Approximately $550,000 is available in total funding. Up to 5 awards will be granted. Awards range from $10,000 to $150,000. Cost sharing is not required for this program.