OpenFederal grantNAG-HAWAIIAN-FY27

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library ServicesCloses Nov 13, 2026(31 days left)$50,000 – $150,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an IMLS program for Native Hawaiian-serving nonprofits that run library or knowledge-center services for their communities, funding operating support, collections, technology, equipment, and training. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, cannot apply and should not spend time on it. Even eligible nonprofits get no points from our matching engine unless they are Native Hawaiian-serving, so everyone else should look elsewhere.

Best for
Native Hawaiian-serving nonprofits that run a library or library-style service for their community, Native Hawaiian organizations acting as knowledge and resource centers for their users, Nonprofits seeking operating support, collections, technology, equipment, or training for community information services
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including small businesses and sole proprietors, Organizations that do not serve Native Hawaiian communities, Nonprofits with no library or community information role
Estimated fit by industry, best first
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Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: Reserved for Native American / tribal businesses, which your profile…
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: Reserved for Native American / tribal businesses, which your profile…
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: Reserved for Native American / tribal businesses, which your profile…
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Reserved for Native American / tribal businesses, which your profile…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Operating support, Technical assistance, Equipment, Training
Who can apply
Nonprofits
Award range
$50,000 – $150,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is 2026-11-13.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $50,000 to $150,000. The program has $750,000 total and expects to make about 5 awards.
Who can apply for this grant?
Native Hawaiian-serving nonprofits may apply. The eligibility text says to see the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the full criteria, so the complete rules are not published here.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply, and a sole proprietor or single-member LLC is a for-profit structure.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits are the applicant type that may apply, provided the organization serves Native Hawaiian communities.

Summary

Grants for Native Hawaiian-serving organizations to sustain and improve library services for their communities, including operating support, collections, technology, and programming that meet community information needs.

About this grant

The Native Hawaiian Library Services (NH) program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services with their communities. As information needs change, Native Hawaiian organizations must be able to serve as knowledge and resource centers to benefit their users and the wellness of their communities. The program supports organizations across the islands and country to address their individual information needs and priorities.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Community development
  • Arts

Set-asides

  • Tribal

Program contact

Institute of Museum and Library Servicesimls-librarygrants@imls.gov202-653-4634

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