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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Library Support, Native Hawaiian Youth, Education, Literacy, Culture
Deadline: Apr. 1, 2024
“This program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian libraries in improving core library services for their communities. 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:
• Improve digital services to support needs for education, workforce development, economic and business development, health information, critical thinking skills, and digital literacy skills.
• Improve educational programs related to specific topics and content areas of interest to library patrons and community-based users.
• Enhance the preservation and revitalization of Native Hawaiian culture and language.
Projects may involve, but are not limited to, activities such as educational programming for all ages; oral history collection and documentation; digital media and technology enhancements; institutional planning and policy development; professional training, internships, and mentorships; supporting and engaging with cultural practitioners and scholars; research and development of language and cultural material and tools; digitization and digital asset management, and refitting of library spaces for staff and public.”
Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Eligibility: “Nonprofits that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians, as that term is defined in 20 U.S.C. § 7517, and that offers library services to the community.” Organizations not meeting this eligibility requirement may participate as project partners, but not as the lead applicant.
Amount: $10,000 – $150,000
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