Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH-FY26) — $5,000 to $250,000 per award to strengthen heritage preservation, community engagement, and museum capacity.
Funding Opportunity Number: NANH-FY26
Agency: U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Assistance Listing: 45.308 — Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
Funding Instrument: Grant
Funding Type: Discretionary
Category: Arts, Humanities
Award Range: $5,000 – $250,000
Total Program Funding: $3,772,000
Expected Awards: Approximately 20
Cost Sharing/Matching: No
Posted: January 13, 2026
Application Deadline: March 13, 2026
The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program (NANH-FY26) provides federal funding to Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. The program supports efforts to sustain cultural heritage, traditional knowledge, and community-centered museum services through strategic investments in programming, capacity, and stewardship.
Purpose and Use:
- Educational services and public programs that advance cultural knowledge and community engagement
- Workforce and professional development for museum and cultural heritage staff
- Organizational capacity building and strategic planning
- Community engagement initiatives that strengthen local participation and representation
- Collections stewardship, preservation, and care of culturally significant materials
Projects should reflect community priorities and promote long-term sustainability of heritage, culture, and knowledge systems.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants include:
- Federally recognized Native American Tribes
- Alaska Native Villages
- Organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians
Applicants should consult the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for complete eligibility requirements and definitions.
Geographic Requirement:
Projects must serve eligible Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian communities within the United States.
Additional Notes:
Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov. The full Notice of Funding Opportunity, including detailed application instructions and program requirements, is available through IMLS and Grants.gov. Version history is maintained on Grants.gov.
Grantor Contact:
IMLS Office of Museum Services
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
Additional Information:
Program webpage: Institute of Museum and Library Services — Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/native-american-native-hawaiian-museum-services
