Opportunity Information: Apply for NAG BASIC FY17
The Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to support tribal library services. It is designed as a noncompetitive program, meaning eligible applicants do not compete against one another; instead, awards are distributed in equal amounts among those who qualify. The main purpose of the Basic Grant is to help sustain existing library operations and preserve core library services, focusing on keeping essential services running rather than funding large, one-time expansions or highly specialized projects.
A key feature of this opportunity is the optional Education/Assessment Option, which is a supplemental add-on to the Basic Grant. Like the Basic Grant itself, this option is also noncompetitive, but it is not automatic and must be specifically requested as part of the application. This supplemental funding is intended to strengthen professional capacity and service quality in tribal libraries by supporting staff development and evaluation activities. Allowable uses include paying for tribal library staff to attend library-related continuing education courses or training workshops, supporting participation in library-service-related conferences (including attending and giving presentations), and hiring a consultant to conduct an onsite professional library assessment. In practical terms, this option helps libraries invest in workforce skills, professional connections, and an expert review of operations that can guide improvements.
The funding opportunity is listed under CFDA number 45.311 and falls within the Arts and Humanities activity categories (often associated with cultural affairs). The opportunity is identified as "NAG BASIC FY17" and, for this cycle, had a posted creation date of March 1, 2017, with an original closing date of April 1, 2017. The award ceiling is $7,000 per award, and the program anticipated making about 240 awards, reflecting its broad, formula-like distribution approach for eligible applicants rather than a limited number of large awards.
Eligibility is summarized in the source as "Others," with additional clarification typically provided in the full grant notice; however, based on the program title and standard IMLS framing for these grants, it is aimed at eligible Native American tribes and Alaska Native villages/organizations that operate qualifying library services. Overall, the program is best understood as stable, baseline support for tribal libraries, paired with an optional, practical supplement for training, conference participation, and professional assessment to help maintain and strengthen library services over time.Apply for NAG BASIC FY17
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda), humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.311.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 01, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 01, 2017. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 240 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Program Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY17 Funding Number: NAG ENHANCEMENT FY17 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
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| National Leadership Grants for Libraries Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY18 1 Funding Number: NLG LIBRARIES FY18 1 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
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| Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program Apply for NANH FY18 Funding Number: NANH FY18 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $75,000 |
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| National Leadership Grants for Libraries Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY18 2 Funding Number: NLG LIBRARIES FY18 2 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $2,000,000 |
| Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff - A Museums for America Special Initiative Apply for ME FY18 Funding Number: ME FY18 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program Apply for NAG BASIC FY18 Funding Number: NAG BASIC FY18 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grant Program Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY18 Funding Number: NAG ENHANCEMENT FY18 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant Apply for NAG HAWAIIAN FY18 Funding Number: NAG HAWAIIAN FY18 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Activating Community Opportunities Using Museums/Libraries as Assets- A National Leadership Grants Special Initiative Apply for NLG SI CC FY18 Funding Number: NLG SI CC FY18 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| National Leadership Grants for Libraries Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY19 Funding Number: NLG LIBRARIES FY19 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
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| Museums for America Apply for MFA FY19 Funding Number: MFA FY19 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Museums Empowered Apply for ME FY19 Funding Number: ME FY19 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Apply for NANH FY19 Funding Number: NANH FY19 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $100,000 |
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