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Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications until November 13, 2026. It lists awards of up to $250,000, 20 awards expected, $3.8 million in total.

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Key facts

Opportunity number
NANH-FY27
Status
Posted, open
Posted
September 1, 2026
Closes
November 13, 2026
Award ceiling
$250,000
Award floor
$5,000
Expected awards
20
Total funding
$3,772,000
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Category
Arts, Humanities
Assistance listing
45.308 Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
Contact
Institute of Museum and Library Services · [email protected] · 202-653-4634

Who can apply

  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.

What the agency says

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.

The notice on Grants.gov Full announcement

Other open grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services

OpportunityStatusClosesAward ceilingTotal fundingRecord
21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)
21MP-FY27
OpenNov 13$500,000$2,000,000grants.gov
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)
IGSM-FY27
OpenNov 13$75,000$3,000,000grants.gov
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
LB21-FY27
OpenNov 13$1,000,000$8,500,000grants.gov
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)
AAHC-FY27
OpenNov 13$500,000$6,000,000grants.gov
Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)
ALHC-FY27
OpenNov 13$500,000$6,000,000grants.gov
Museums Empowered (2027)
ME-FY27
OpenNov 13$350,000$4,299,000grants.gov

· Everything closing in November 2026

Read from the Grants.gov API, last updated 2026-10-23. The agency's notice on Grants.gov is the official record; check it before you apply.