Synopsis

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.
Response Date	Mar 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jan 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	10,000
Award Floor	6,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility criteria for this program.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Institute of Museum and Library Services
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/native-american-library-services-basic-grants
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-653-4634

CFDA Program(s)

• 45.311: Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services