The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for its Native Hawaiian Library Services to assist Native Hawaiian libraries in improving core library services for their communities.
Donor Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services
State: Hawaii
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2022
Size of the Grant: $10,000-150,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
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.
Funding Information
The expected amount of individual awards is $10,000-150,000.
Timeframe
September 1, 2022 – August 31, 2024. Project activities may be carried out for up to two years.
Eligibility Criteria
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants are available to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians (as the term is defined in 20 U.S.C. § 7517). The term “Native Hawaiian” refers to an individual who is a citizen of the United States and a descendant of the aboriginal people who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii.
For more information, visit Native Hawaiian Library Services.