OpenALN 45.308
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services- Award range
- $5K – $250K
- Closes
- Nov 13, 2026
- Who can apply
- Others (see notice)
Assistance Listing 45.308
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listing 45.308, “Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program,” is a federal program administered by Institute of Museum and Library Services. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 1 open, 0 forecasted and 8 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $3.77M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program (NANH) supports Indian Tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge. The program supports projects such as educational services and programs, workforce professional development, organizational capacity building, community engagement, and collections stewardship. GOAL: Build the capacity of Native American Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations to provide museum services to their communities. Obj. 1: Support the preservation and perpetuation of languages and cultural practices. Obj. 2: Support the professional development of the museum workforce. Obj. 3: Support the management and care of museum collections and their associated documentation.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 45.308
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
- Tribal
- Other
Federally Recognized Indian Tribe: To be eligible for funding as this type of entity, an organization must be an “Indian tribe,” which 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 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. Nonprofit Organization that Primarily Serves and Represents Native Hawaiians: To be eligible for funding as this type of entity, an organization must be a nonprofit that primarily serves and represents Native Hawaiians, as that term is defined in 20 U.S.C. § 7517. In order for a museum to be eligible, it must demonstrate that it is established as an organization that meets this statutory eligibility criteria.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): FY2023 awards ranged from $35,383 to $216,982. Average = $110,944. FY2024 awards ranged from $102,850 to $250,000. Average = $209,556. In FY2025, requests may range from $5,000 to $250,000.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 45.308. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 45.308
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2026)Institute of Museum and Library Services | Closed | $5K – $250K | Mar 13, 2026 | 45.308 |
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2025)Institute of Museum and Library Services | Closed | $5K – $250K | Nov 15, 2024 | 45.308 |
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2024)Institute of Museum and Library Services | Closed | $5K – $250K | Nov 15, 2023 | 45.308 |
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2023)Institute of Museum and Library Services | Closed | $5K – $100K | Nov 15, 2022 | 45.308 |
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2022)Institute of Museum and Library Services | Closed | $5K – $100K | Nov 15, 2021 | 45.308 |
IMLS American Rescue PlanInstitute of Museum and Library Services | Closed | $10K – $50K | Jun 28, 2021 | 45.308, 45.312 |
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2021)Institute of Museum and Library Services | Closed | $5K – $100K | Nov 16, 2020 | 45.308 |
IMLS CARES Act Grants for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum and Library ServicesInstitute of Museum and Library Services | Closed | $10K – $150K | Jun 12, 2020 | 45.308 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 45.308?
45.308 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 45.308?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Tribal and Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 45.308 provide?
The agency reported $3,772,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.