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Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · Opportunity number NANH-FY27

View the official notice on Grants.gov
28 days left (deadline Nov 13, 2026)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberNANH-FY27
AgencyInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)45.308
PostedSep 1, 2026
DeadlineNov 13, 2026
Award ceiling$250,000
Award floor$5,000
Expected number of awards20
Estimated total program funding$3,772,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryArts
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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