Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants

Jennifer Himmelreich
202.653.4797
jhimmelreich@imls.gov

Sheena Afoakwa
202.653.4718
safoakwa@imls.gov

The Native Hawaiian Library Services Grant provides funding to improve core library services in Native Hawaiian communities.

Goals and objectives include:

• Improve digital services to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, and digital literacy skills
  • Support the establishment and refinement of digital infrastructure, platforms, and technology
  • Support preservation and access to information and resources through digitization
• Improve educational programs related to specific topics and content areas of interest to library patrons and community-based users
  • Support the identification of the needs and interests of learners
  • Support the development and implementation of classes, events, teaching tools, resources, and other educational services
  • Support the evaluative assessment of library-based approaches to teaching and facilitation
• Enhance the preservation and revitalization of Native Hawaiian culture and language
  • Support the development of efficient strategic partnerships within, across, and outside Native Hawaiian communities
  • Support the preservation of content of unique and specific value to Native Hawaiian communities
  • Support the sharing of content within and/or beyond Native Hawaiian communities

Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians and offer library services to the community.

Award ceiling: $150,000
Award floor: $10,000
Project period: Up to 2 years
Estimated number of awards: 3
Estimated total program funding: $450,000

Links to the full announcement, application instructions, and the online application process are available through grants.gov.

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