Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2026)
Posted by Institute of Museum and Library Services
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2026) — is cataloged under number NANH-FY26 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 45.308, posted by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 13, 2026 and last updated on January 28, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $250,000. The agency has projected $3.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $3.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $189,000. 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 March 13, 2026. 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.
Award Range
$5,000 -- $250,000
Close Date
March 13, 2026
Posted
January 13, 2026
Est. Total Funding
$3,772,000
Expected Awards
20
Instrument
Grant
Description
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.
Eligibility
25
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Parent Grant Program
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Agency Contact
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov<br/>imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
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