The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for its Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants to assist Native Hawaiian libraries in improving core library services for their communities.
Donor Name: Institute of Museum and Library Services
State: Hawaii
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/03/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000-150,000
Grant Duration: 2 years
Details:
Goals and Objectives
Information needs and approaches to meeting them are evolving at an unprecedented pace in all communities, and to operate within this environment effectively for the benefit of their users, libraries must be able to both strengthen existing services and move quickly to adopt new and emerging technologies. Reflecting IMLS’s agency-level goals of championing lifelong learning, strengthening community engagement, and advancing collections stewardship and access, the goals and objectives for this program are:
- Goal 1: 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.
- Goal 2: 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.
- Goal 3: 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.
Funding Information
Expected amount of individual awards $10,000-150,000.
Period of Performance
September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2025. Project activities may be carried out for up to two years.
Eligibility Criteria
Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants are available to nonprofit organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians (as the term is defined in 20 U.S.C. § 7517). The term “Native Hawaiian” refers to an individual who is a citizen of the United States and a descendant of the aboriginal people who, prior to 1778, occupied and exercised sovereignty in the area that now comprises the State of Hawaii.
For more information, visit Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants.
