Native Hawaiian Library Services

Funding Organization
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Funding Agency Type
Federal Government
Deadline for Application/LOI/Concept Paper
Application is Ongoing/Rolling
Yes
Funding Minimum
$10000
Funding Maximum
$150000
Description of Entities Eligible to Apply

Native Hawaiian Library Services grants are available to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians

Categories of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place
Hawai'i
Description of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place

Hawai'i

Description of Funding Opportunity

This program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian libraries in improving core library services for their communities. Reflecting IMLS’s agency-level goals of championing lifelong learning, strengthening community engagement, and advancing collections stewardship and access, the goals for this program are to:

Improve digital services to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, and digital literacy skills.
Improve educational programs related to specific topics and content areas of interest to library patrons and community-based users.
Enhance the preservation and revitalization of Native Hawaiian culture and language.
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 asset management, and refitting of library spaces for staff and public.

Is this a cooperative agreement?
No
Are these pre-allocated/non-competitive funds?
No
Is a cost-share required?
No
Additional Notes

Seem to be a regular, yearly, opportunity