Opportunity Information: Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY15
Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT 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 Enhancement 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 Jan 2, 2015 and posted on Jan 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 2, 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 $1,400,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 12 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. Note Enhancement Grant applications are eligible for review only if you will have an active Native American Library Services Basic Grant in the same fiscal year.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Program is a discretionary grant opportunity from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) designed to help eligible Native communities strengthen library services beyond the baseline level supported through the Native American Library Services Basic Grant. Enhancement projects can either improve existing services or launch new ones, with a clear emphasis on expanding learning opportunities and access to information for all ages, supporting education and lifelong learning, workforce development, and digital literacy. The program aligns with the updated Museum and Library Services Act and encourages projects that make library services more effective, more connected, and more responsive to community needs.
A major focus of the program is improving access to information and educational resources in multiple formats, including digital content, and ensuring services reach people across age groups and learning needs. The opportunity also prioritizes efforts that strengthen electronic connections and coordination among libraries and partner entities, which can include building or upgrading technology linkages, improving resource sharing, and participating in broader networks that increase the quality and reach of library and information services. In addition, the program supports workforce-related efforts such as training, continuing education, leadership development, and activities that help recruit and prepare future library professionals, recognizing that sustained improvements depend on skilled staff and strong local leadership.
The grant encourages collaboration and partnership building, especially with other agencies and community-based organizations, to extend what libraries can offer and to integrate library services into broader community goals. Another central theme is equity and targeted service delivery. Projects are expected to be attentive to diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic circumstances, and to specifically address barriers faced by individuals with disabilities, those with limited functional literacy or information skills, and people who have difficulty using libraries. The program also highlights outreach to underserved urban and rural communities, including children from birth through age 17 in families below the poverty line, reinforcing the idea that library services should actively reach those least likely to have reliable access to learning resources and information.
Funding for this opportunity (FY15) was estimated at $1.4 million total, with an expected 12 awards. Individual awards range from a $10,000 floor to a $150,000 ceiling, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed under Arts and Humanities (Cultural Affairs in CFDA). The CFDA number associated with this program is 45.311, Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services.
Eligibility is limited to Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations, as defined and recognized under applicable federal authorities, including recognition by the Secretary of the Interior for tribes and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for the Alaska entities referenced. Importantly, entities such as libraries, schools, tribal colleges, and departments of education are not eligible to apply on their own, even though they may participate in carrying out the work. In practice, this means the eligible tribal entity must be the applicant, but it can partner with and designate staff from those other entities to help administer the project or serve as project directors. Another key requirement is that Enhancement Grant applications are only eligible for review if the applicant will have an active Native American Library Services Basic Grant in the same fiscal year, making this program effectively an add-on for communities already participating in the basic funding stream.
For the FY15 cycle reflected in the source details, the opportunity was posted on January 2, 2015, and closed on March 2, 2015, with the archive date of April 1, 2015. The funding opportunity number is NAG ENHANCEMENT FY15 and the title is Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Program. The listed contacts at IMLS for access issues or questions were Mary Alice Ball (Senior Library Program Officer) at 202-653-4730 and mball@imls.gov, and Sarah Fuller (Library Program Specialist) at 202-653-4783 and sfuller@imls.gov, with additional information available through the IMLS website link provided in the announcement.
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Program (IMLS) - FAQs
What is the Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Program?
It is a discretionary grant program from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that helps eligible Native communities strengthen library services beyond the baseline level supported through the Native American Library Services Basic Grant.
What is the main purpose of these Enhancement Grants?
The program is designed to help communities improve existing library services or launch new ones, with an emphasis on expanding learning opportunities and access to information for all ages, supporting education and lifelong learning, workforce development, and digital literacy.
How is this grant different from the Native American Library Services Basic Grant?
The Basic Grant supports baseline library services. The Enhancement Grant is intended to support work beyond that baseline, acting as an add-on for communities already participating in the basic funding stream.
Do applicants need to have the Basic Grant to be eligible for an Enhancement Grant?
Yes. Enhancement Grant applications are only eligible for review if the applicant will have an active Native American Library Services Basic Grant in the same fiscal year.
What types of projects can be funded?
Projects can improve existing services or launch new ones. The opportunity highlights expanding access to information and educational resources in multiple formats (including digital content), strengthening electronic connections and coordination among libraries and partners, improving resource sharing, and participating in broader networks that increase the quality and reach of library and information services.
Does the program support technology and digital access efforts?
Yes. A major focus includes improving access to information and educational resources in multiple formats, including digital content, and strengthening electronic connections and coordination among libraries and partner entities.
Does the program support workforce development or staff training?
Yes. The program supports workforce-related efforts such as training, continuing education, leadership development, and activities that help recruit and prepare future library professionals.
Is collaboration or partnering encouraged?
Yes. The grant encourages collaboration and partnership building, especially with other agencies and community-based organizations, to extend what libraries can offer and integrate library services into broader community goals.
What populations or needs does the program prioritize?
The opportunity emphasizes equity and targeted service delivery, including addressing barriers faced by individuals with disabilities, those with limited functional literacy or information skills, and people who have difficulty using libraries. It also highlights outreach to underserved urban and rural communities, including children from birth through age 17 in families below the poverty line.
What is the total estimated funding and the expected number of awards (FY15)?
For FY15, total funding was estimated at $1.4 million, with an expected 12 awards.
What is the award size for individual grants?
Individual awards range from a $10,000 minimum (floor) to a $150,000 maximum (ceiling).
Is cost-sharing or a match required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed for this opportunity.
What is the funding instrument and activity category?
The funding instrument is a grant. The activity category is listed under Arts and Humanities (Cultural Affairs in CFDA).
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.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to Indian tribes, Alaska Native villages, regional corporations, and village corporations, as defined and recognized under applicable federal authorities (including recognition by the Secretary of the Interior for tribes and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act for the Alaska entities referenced).
Are libraries, schools, tribal colleges, or departments of education eligible to apply directly?
No. Libraries, schools, tribal colleges, and departments of education are not eligible to apply on their own, even though they may participate in carrying out the work.
Can an eligible tribal entity partner with a library, school, or tribal college for project implementation?
Yes. While those entities cannot apply as the applicant, they may participate in carrying out the work. The eligible tribal entity must be the applicant and can partner with and designate staff from those entities to help administer the project or serve as project directors.
When was the FY15 opportunity posted and when did it close?
For the FY15 cycle described, the opportunity was posted on January 2, 2015, and closed on March 2, 2015.
What are the archive details for the FY15 announcement?
The archive date listed is April 1, 2015.
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is NAG ENHANCEMENT FY15, and the title is Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants Program.
Who can be contacted at IMLS with questions (FY15 listing)?
The listed contacts were Mary Alice Ball (Senior Library Program Officer) at 202-653-4730 and mball@imls.gov, and Sarah Fuller (Library Program Specialist) at 202-653-4783 and sfuller@imls.gov.
Where can applicants find additional information?
Additional information is available through the IMLS website link provided in the opportunity announcement.
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