The FY 2013 deadline for this program has passed. The FY 2014 guidelines will be made available approximately 90 days before the deadline. Until then, last year’s guidelines will remain available for your reference.

Access FY 2013 Grant Program Guidelines Online

Read more about Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services on the IMLS website.

The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program promotes enhanced learning and innovation within museums and museum related organizations, such as cultural centers. The program provides opportunities for Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge through strengthened museum services.

Eligible applicants are

• federally recognized Indian tribes,
• Alaskan Native Villages and corporations, and,
• organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians.

Entities such as museums, libraries, schools, tribal colleges, or departments of education are not eligible applicants, although they may be involved in the administration of the program and their staff may serve as project directors, in partnership with eligible applicants.

Please see Tribal Organization eligibility criteria.