Opportunity Information: Apply for NANH FY22
The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) grant program (FY 2022) is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to strengthen the ability of Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian-serving organizations to sustain and share their heritage, culture, and knowledge. The program is designed to support practical, community-centered museum work that helps preserve and interpret Indigenous histories and living cultural traditions through activities that benefit both the institution and the communities it serves.
This funding opportunity focuses on several core areas of museum service and community impact. Applicants can propose projects related to exhibitions that elevate Native narratives and perspectives, educational services and public programming that promote cultural learning and community engagement, and workforce or professional development that builds skills among staff, interns, and community members involved in museum work. The program also supports organizational capacity building, which can include planning, strengthening internal systems, improving governance or operational practices, and developing sustainable approaches to delivering museum services over time. Another major emphasis is collections stewardship, such as improving the care, management, documentation, conservation, storage, and responsible access to culturally significant items, including work that supports long-term preservation and proper handling of collections.
For FY 2022, the opportunity was published under the funding opportunity number "NANH FY22" and falls under the Arts and Humanities funding activity categories (with cultural affairs alignment under CFDA). The CFDA number associated with the program is 45.308. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed for this cycle was $100,000, and IMLS anticipated making around 26 awards. The opportunity was created on August 16, 2021, with an original application deadline of November 15, 2021.
Eligibility is described broadly in the listing as "Others," with clarification referenced in the program's eligibility details. In practice, NANH is intended for Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians, aligning the funding with Indigenous communities and the institutions that directly support them. Overall, the program targets efforts that help Indigenous-led or Indigenous-serving organizations protect collections, strengthen institutional readiness, and deliver exhibitions and educational programming that keep cultural knowledge active, accessible, and appropriately cared for across generations.Apply for NANH FY22
- 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/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2022)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.308.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 16, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2021. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 26 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) Grant (FY 2022) - FAQs
What is the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) grant program?
The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) grant program (FY 2022) is a discretionary funding opportunity from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). It is designed to strengthen the ability of Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian-serving organizations to sustain and share heritage, culture, and knowledge through practical, community-centered museum work.
Who offers this grant?
This grant is offered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
What is the main purpose of NANH funding?
The program supports projects that preserve and interpret Indigenous histories and living cultural traditions, with activities intended to benefit both the museum (or museum-function organization) and the communities it serves. The emphasis is on strengthening institutional readiness and ensuring cultural knowledge remains active, accessible, and appropriately cared for across generations.
What types of projects or activities can be supported under this opportunity?
Based on the program description, applicants can propose projects in several core areas, including:
- Exhibitions that elevate Native narratives and perspectives
- Educational services and public programming that promote cultural learning and community engagement
- Workforce or professional development to build skills among staff, interns, and community members involved in museum work
- Organizational capacity building such as planning, strengthening internal systems, improving governance or operational practices, and developing sustainable approaches to delivering museum services
- Collections stewardship including collections care, management, documentation, conservation, storage, and responsible access to culturally significant items
Does the program support collections care and long-term preservation work?
Yes. A major emphasis of NANH is collections stewardship. This can include improving care, management, documentation, conservation, storage, and responsible access, as well as work that supports long-term preservation and proper handling of culturally significant collections.
Can NANH funds be used to strengthen an organization internally (capacity building)?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly supports organizational capacity building activities such as planning, strengthening internal systems, improving governance or operational practices, and developing sustainable approaches to delivering museum services over time.
Is workforce or professional development an eligible focus area?
Yes. The program supports workforce or professional development that builds skills among staff, interns, and community members involved in museum work.
Is educational programming an allowable project focus?
Yes. Educational services and public programming that promote cultural learning and community engagement are included as core areas of support.
Are exhibitions supported, and what is the emphasis for exhibition work?
Yes. The program supports exhibitions, with an emphasis on elevating Native narratives and perspectives.
Who is eligible to apply for NANH (FY 2022)?
The listing describes eligibility broadly as "Others," with additional clarification referenced in the program's eligibility details. In practice, the NANH program is intended for Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians, aligning the funding with Indigenous communities and the institutions that directly support them.
What is the funding opportunity number for this cycle?
The FY 2022 opportunity was published under the funding opportunity number NANH FY22.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the NANH program is 45.308.
What funding category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under Arts and Humanities funding activity categories, with cultural affairs alignment under CFDA as described in the listing.
What is the maximum award amount for NANH FY 2022?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) listed for this cycle was $100,000.
How many awards did IMLS anticipate making for this cycle?
IMLS anticipated making around 26 awards for the FY 2022 cycle.
When was the opportunity created and what was the original deadline?
The opportunity was created on August 16, 2021, and the original application deadline was November 15, 2021.
What kinds of outcomes is the NANH program trying to support?
The program targets efforts that help Indigenous-led or Indigenous-serving organizations protect collections, strengthen institutional readiness, and deliver exhibitions and educational programming that keep cultural knowledge active, accessible, and appropriately cared for across generations.
Is this a discretionary grant opportunity?
Yes. The NANH FY 2022 program is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
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| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2022) Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY22 Funding Number: NAG ENHANCEMENT FY22 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2022) Apply for NAG HAWAIIAN FY22 Funding Number: NAG HAWAIIAN FY22 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2022) Apply for NLG LIBRARIES FY22 P2 Funding Number: NLG LIBRARIES FY22 P2 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2022) Apply for LB21 FY22 P2 Funding Number: LB21 FY22 P2 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2023) Apply for LB21 FY23 Funding Number: LB21 FY23 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2023) Apply for NANH FY23 Funding Number: NANH FY23 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $100,000 |
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| Museums Empowered (2023) Apply for ME FY23 Funding Number: ME FY23 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Inspire! Grants for Small Museums (2023) Apply for IGSM FY23 Funding Number: IGSM FY23 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $50,000 |
| National Leadership Grants for Museums (2023) Apply for NLG M FY23 Funding Number: NLG M FY23 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $750,000 |
| Museums for America (2023) Apply for MFA FY23 Funding Number: MFA FY23 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2023) Apply for NAG BASIC FY23 Funding Number: NAG BASIC FY23 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $10,000 |
| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2023) Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY23 Funding Number: NAG ENHANCEMENT FY23 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2023) Apply for NAG HAWAIIAN FY23 Funding Number: NAG HAWAIIAN FY23 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative Apply for ALIF FY23 Funding Number: ALIF FY23 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $750,000 |
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| Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2024) Apply for LB21 FY24 Funding Number: LB21 FY24 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $1,000,000 |
| Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2024) Apply for AAHC FY24 Funding Number: AAHC FY24 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Inspire! Grants for Small Museums (2024) Apply for IGSM FY24 Funding Number: IGSM FY24 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA), Humanities (see Cultural Affairs in CFDA) Funding Amount: $75,000 |
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