Opportunity Information: Apply for NAG HAWAIIAN FY22

The Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2022) opportunity is a discretionary grant program offered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to strengthen core library services in Native Hawaiian communities. It is positioned within the broader arts and humanities funding space (CFDA 45.311) and is meant to support practical improvements that help libraries serve as community anchors for learning, engagement, and access to information. The program aligns with IMLS agency-wide priorities, especially lifelong learning, stronger community connections, and better stewardship of library collections and access to them.

The grant focuses on three main areas. First, it supports upgrades to digital services so libraries can better meet everyday community needs tied to education and job readiness, including workforce development and skill building. This includes services that help people access online learning, build digital literacy, strengthen critical thinking skills, and find reliable health information, as well as resources that can support economic, business, and entrepreneurial development. Second, it encourages stronger educational programming that reflects what local patrons and community users actually want and use, meaning libraries can design or expand classes, workshops, speaker series, tutoring support, or other structured learning activities centered on topics that are locally relevant. Third, it places a clear emphasis on culture by funding efforts that preserve and revitalize Native Hawaiian language and cultural heritage, which can include projects that protect, organize, digitize, or otherwise improve access to culturally significant materials and knowledge held by Native Hawaiian libraries.

In terms of funding details, the opportunity number is NAG HAWAIIAN FY22, with an award ceiling of $150,000 per grant and an expectation of about three total awards. The funding instrument is a grant, and the opportunity was posted on January 5, 2022, with an original application closing date of April 1, 2022. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility clarification expected in the full announcement, but the program is specifically intended for Native Hawaiian libraries and their efforts to improve services for their communities.

Overall, this opportunity is best understood as a targeted investment in library capacity: improving digital access and skills, expanding community-driven educational programming, and protecting and strengthening Native Hawaiian cultural and language resources through library services and stewardship.

  • 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 Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2022)" 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 05, 2022.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 01, 2022. (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 $150,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2022) - FAQs

What is the Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2022) opportunity?

The Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2022) opportunity is a discretionary grant program from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). It is designed to strengthen core library services in Native Hawaiian communities through practical service improvements and capacity-building efforts.

Which federal agency offers this grant?

This grant opportunity is offered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

What is the main purpose of the program?

The program aims to help libraries in Native Hawaiian communities function as stronger community anchors for learning, engagement, and access to information. It emphasizes practical improvements to services, programming, and stewardship of collections.

How does this opportunity fit within federal funding categories?

The opportunity is positioned within the broader arts and humanities funding space and is associated with CFDA 45.311.

What priorities does the program align with?

The program aligns with IMLS agency-wide priorities, including lifelong learning, stronger community connections, and improved stewardship of library collections and access to them.

What are the main focus areas of the grant?

The grant focuses on three main areas: (1) upgrades to digital services, (2) stronger community-driven educational programming, and (3) preservation and revitalization of Native Hawaiian language and cultural heritage through library services.

What kinds of digital services and upgrades does the grant support?

The grant supports upgrades to digital services that help libraries meet everyday community needs related to education and job readiness. This includes workforce development and skill building, as well as services that help people access online learning, build digital literacy, strengthen critical thinking skills, and locate reliable health information.

Does the digital services focus include support for economic or business-related resources?

Yes. The opportunity mentions resources that can support economic development, business development, and entrepreneurial development as part of the digital services emphasis.

What types of educational programming are encouraged?

The opportunity encourages educational programming that reflects what local patrons and community users actually want and use. Examples mentioned include classes, workshops, speaker series, tutoring support, and other structured learning activities centered on locally relevant topics.

How does the grant address Native Hawaiian culture and language?

The grant places a clear emphasis on culture by funding efforts to preserve and revitalize Native Hawaiian language and cultural heritage. This can include projects to protect, organize, digitize, or otherwise improve access to culturally significant materials and knowledge held by Native Hawaiian libraries.

What is the award amount for this grant?

The award ceiling is $150,000 per grant.

How many awards are expected to be made?

The opportunity indicates an expectation of about three total awards.

What type of funding instrument is used?

The funding instrument for this opportunity is a grant.

What is the opportunity number?

The opportunity number is NAG HAWAIIAN FY22.

When was the opportunity posted?

The opportunity was posted on January 5, 2022.

What was the original application deadline?

The original application closing date was April 1, 2022.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others," with additional eligibility clarification expected in the full announcement. However, the program is specifically intended for Native Hawaiian libraries and their efforts to improve services for their communities.

Is this grant intended for general library improvements or specific outcomes?

Based on the opportunity description, it is intended for targeted capacity improvements with specific outcomes in mind: improved digital access and skills, expanded community-driven educational programming, and strengthened stewardship and access to Native Hawaiian cultural and language resources.

What does it mean that the program supports libraries as "community anchors"?

In this context, it means strengthening libraries so they can better support learning, engagement, and access to information in the community, including through improved services, relevant programming, and better access to collections and culturally significant resources.

Does the opportunity emphasize access to collections and stewardship?

Yes. The opportunity explicitly connects to better stewardship of library collections and improved access to them, particularly in relation to culturally significant materials and knowledge held by Native Hawaiian libraries.

What is the overall takeaway for applicants?

The opportunity is best understood as a targeted investment in library capacity for Native Hawaiian communities, focusing on practical improvements across digital services, community-driven learning opportunities, and the preservation and strengthening of Native Hawaiian culture and language resources through library work.

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