Opportunity Information: Apply for NAG BASIC FY15
Apply for NAG BASIC FY15
- 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 Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 2, 2015 and posted on Feb 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 1, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $7,000.00 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).
- Indian tribes, Alaska native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations are eligible to apply for funding under the Native American Library Services grant program. Entities such as libraries, schools, tribal colleges, or departments of education are not eligible applicants, although they may be involved in the administration of this program and their staff may serve as project directors, in partnership with an eligible applicant. For purposes of funding under this program, Indian tribe means any tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska native village, regional corporation, or village corporation (as defined in, or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.)), which is recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians. A list of eligible entities is available from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, except for the recognized Alaska native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations, which should refer to applicable provisions in the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, referenced above.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number: NAG BASIC FY15) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) designed to help eligible Native communities sustain library services. The core Basic Grant is noncompetitive, meaning applicants do not compete against each other for selection, and funds are distributed in equal amounts among all eligible applicants who apply. The program is intended to support ongoing library operations and help maintain essential, day-to-day library services rather than launching entirely new or experimental initiatives.
In addition to the Basic Grant, the program includes a supplemental Education/Assessment Option that must be specifically requested. Like the main grant, this add-on is also noncompetitive. Its purpose is to strengthen the capacity of library staff and improve service quality by covering costs for continuing education and training workshops (either on-site or off-site), supporting attendance at conferences related to library services (including costs connected to presenting at those conferences), and paying for a consultant to conduct an on-site professional library assessment. In practical terms, this option is meant to invest in staff skills and organizational improvement so libraries can better serve their communities over time.
Funding levels for this opportunity are relatively small but widely distributed. The estimated total funding listed is $1,700,000, with an expected 240 awards. Individual awards fall in a narrow range, with an award floor of $6,000 and an award ceiling of $7,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so recipients are not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant. The funding activity categories align with Arts and Humanities (referenced under Cultural Affairs), and the CFDA number associated with the program is 45.311 (Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services).
Eligibility is limited to specific governmental and legally recognized Native entities. Eligible applicants include Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations. Other entities such as libraries, schools, tribal colleges, or departments of education are not eligible to apply on their own, even though they may participate in running the project and their staff may serve as project directors, as long as they do so in partnership with an eligible applicant. For the purposes of this grant, an "Indian tribe" is defined broadly to include any tribe, band, nation, or other organized community recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for federal programs and services due to their status as Indians. Eligibility lists can be referenced through the Bureau of Indian Affairs for tribes, while Alaska Native villages and corporations rely on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act provisions.
Key dates in the notice show it was posted and created on February 2, 2015, with an application closing date of April 1, 2015, and an archive date of May 1, 2015. Applicants needing help or unable to access the full announcement were directed to contact IMLS program staff (James Lonergan or Mary Alice Ball) or email NALSHelp@imls.gov, and an additional information link was provided through the IMLS website.
Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program (NAG BASIC FY15) - FAQs
What is the Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program (NAG BASIC FY15)?
The Native American Library Services Basic Grants Program (Funding Opportunity Number: NAG BASIC FY15) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). It is designed to help eligible Native communities sustain library services by supporting essential, day-to-day library operations.
Is this a competitive grant?
No. The Basic Grant is noncompetitive. Applicants do not compete against each other for selection, and funds are distributed in equal amounts among all eligible applicants who apply.
What is the main purpose of the Basic Grant?
The program is intended to support ongoing library operations and help maintain essential library services. It is focused on sustaining day-to-day services rather than launching entirely new or experimental initiatives.
What is the Education/Assessment Option?
The Education/Assessment Option is a supplemental add-on to the Basic Grant that must be specifically requested. Like the Basic Grant, it is also noncompetitive.
What can the Education/Assessment Option funding be used for?
This option is meant to strengthen library staff capacity and improve service quality. It can cover costs for continuing education and training workshops (on-site or off-site), support attendance at library-related conferences (including costs connected to presenting), and pay for a consultant to conduct an on-site professional library assessment.
Do applicants automatically receive the Education/Assessment Option?
No. The Education/Assessment Option must be specifically requested in addition to the Basic Grant.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount listed for this opportunity is $1,700,000.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists an expected 240 awards.
What is the award amount for individual grants?
Individual awards are in a narrow range, with an award floor of $6,000 and an award ceiling of $7,000.
Are funds distributed equally among recipients?
Yes. Because the program is noncompetitive and described as distributing funds in equal amounts among all eligible applicants who apply, award amounts are intended to be evenly distributed within the stated range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Recipients are not required to contribute additional non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with this program is 45.311 (Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services).
What funding activity category does this program fall under?
The funding activity categories align with Arts and Humanities (referenced under Cultural Affairs).
Who is eligible to apply for NAG BASIC FY15?
Eligibility is limited to specific governmental and legally recognized Native entities. Eligible applicants include Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations.
Can a library apply on its own?
No. Libraries are not eligible to apply on their own for this program, even though they may participate in running the project in partnership with an eligible applicant.
Can schools, tribal colleges, or departments of education apply directly?
No. Schools, tribal colleges, and departments of education are not eligible to apply on their own. They may participate in project activities as partners with an eligible applicant.
Can staff from ineligible organizations still be involved?
Yes. Staff from entities that cannot apply on their own (such as libraries, schools, tribal colleges, or departments of education) may participate in running the project and may serve as project directors, as long as they do so in partnership with an eligible applicant.
How does the program define an "Indian tribe" for eligibility purposes?
For this grant, an "Indian tribe" is defined broadly to include any tribe, band, nation, or other organized community recognized by the Secretary of the Interior as eligible for federal programs and services due to their status as Indians.
Where can applicants confirm whether a tribe is recognized and eligible?
Eligibility lists can be referenced through the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for tribes.
How is eligibility determined for Alaska Native villages and corporations?
Alaska Native villages and corporations rely on the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act provisions for eligibility under this program.
What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The notice was posted and created on February 2, 2015. The application closing date was April 1, 2015. The archive date was May 1, 2015.
Who can applicants contact for help with the opportunity?
Applicants needing help or unable to access the full announcement were directed to contact IMLS program staff (James Lonergan or Mary Alice Ball) or email NALSHelp@imls.gov.
Is there an official online source for additional information?
Yes. The notice states that an additional information link was provided through the IMLS website.
Which agency administers this grant?
This grant opportunity is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
What does it mean that this is a discretionary grant opportunity?
The opportunity is described as a discretionary grant from IMLS. (The notice does not provide additional detail beyond identifying it as discretionary.)
Is this program meant to fund entirely new library initiatives?
No. The program is intended to sustain library services and support ongoing operations, rather than launching entirely new or experimental initiatives.
Can the Education/Assessment Option support conference participation?
Yes. The Education/Assessment Option can support attendance at conferences related to library services, including costs connected to presenting at those conferences.
Can the Education/Assessment Option pay for an on-site assessment?
Yes. It can pay for a consultant to conduct an on-site professional library assessment.
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