Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program | NAG BASIC FY18

Opportunity Information: Apply for NAG BASIC FY18

The Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program (NAG BASIC FY18) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) designed to help Tribal libraries keep their doors open and their essential services running. For FY 2018, the program is focused on sustaining existing library operations rather than launching major new initiatives. In practical terms, the funding is meant to cover the kinds of core needs that allow a library to consistently serve its community, such as maintaining ongoing services, supporting day-to-day functions, and preserving a stable baseline of library programming and access.

A key change in this FY 2018 version is that there is no separate Education/Assessment Option. Instead of applying under a separate category, any professional development or assessment work must be folded into the main application materials, specifically the Library Services Plan and the Budget. This includes costs for Tribal library staff to attend library-related continuing education courses or training workshops, travel to attend or present at conferences tied to library services, and hiring a consultant to conduct an onsite professional library assessment. While these activities are allowed and recognized as useful, they are capped: no more than $3,000 of the total grant amount may be used for education/assessment activities or travel.

The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $10,000 per grant, and Basic Grants under this opportunity are available only for a one-year period. IMLS anticipated making around 240 awards, indicating a broad national reach across eligible Tribal communities rather than a small number of large awards. The opportunity falls under the arts and humanities funding activity category (listed as cultural affairs in CFDA context) and is associated with CFDA number 45.311.

In terms of timing and administrative details, the funding opportunity was created on January 2, 2018, with an original application closing date of April 2, 2018. The funding instrument is a grant, and eligibility is listed under an "Others" category with further clarification referenced in the opportunity materials, which typically indicates eligibility is limited to specific Tribal entities and/or Tribal library service organizations as defined by the program rules. Overall, the FY 2018 Basic Grants are structured as modest, one-year awards meant to stabilize and maintain fundamental library services in Native communities, while still allowing a limited portion of funds to strengthen staff capacity through training, conference participation, or professional assessment.

• 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 Jan 02, 2018.
• Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 02, 2018. (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 $10,000.00 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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