Closed · NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY25 · CFDA 45.311 · Discretionary

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025)

Federal grant opportunity posted by Institute of Museum and Library Services, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$50K-$150K
Award range
Closed
Status
April 1, 2025
Close date
25
Expected awards

The verdict

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025) is a closed discretionary listing from Institute of Museum and Library Services that offered $50,000 -- $150,000 across 25 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$50K-$150K
award range
Closed
application status
25
expected awards
45.311
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025) - is cataloged under number NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY25 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 45.311, posted by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 13, 2025 and last updated on February 11, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $150,000. The agency has projected $3.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 25 awards. If the agency funds the expected 25 awards from the $3.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $140,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 1, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $150,000

Close Date

April 1, 2025

Posted

January 13, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$3,500,000

Expected Awards

25

Instrument

Grant

Description

The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) is designed to assist eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services 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 NAE program supports Native Communities across the country to address their individual information needs and priorities. NAE projects may involve, but are not limited to, activities such as: • educational programming for all ages; • oral history collection and documentation; • digital media and technology enhancements; • institutional planning and policy development; • professional training, internships, and mentorships; • supporting and engaging with cultural practitioners and scholars; • research and development of language and cultural material and tools; • digitization and digital preservation, and • furnishing of library spaces for staff and public, within existing constructed spaces (please note that IMLS funds are not allowed for construction).

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 07. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Jennifer Himmelreich Senior Program Officer 202-653-4797 jhimmelreich@imls.gov Sheena Afoakwa Program Specialist 202-653-4718 safoakwa@imls.gov imls-librarygrants@imls.gov

Key Dates

Posted January 13, 2025
Close Date April 1, 2025
Last Updated February 11, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025)", offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services. It is associated with CFDA program 45.311. The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) is designed to assist eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As informat...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 1, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $150,000. Total estimated funding: $3,500,000. Expected number of awards: 25.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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