Programming at the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians’ (GTB) Heritage Library will likely see significant changes in the months ahead as federal funding cuts continue to affect public libraries and the services they provide.
On March 14, it was announced that President Trump signed an executive order that called for the elimination and reduction of seven government entities, which included the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The federal agency is responsible for distributing congressionally approved funds to state libraries and to library, museum, and archives program grant recipients in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
In 2024, Michigan received about $8.2 million for 23 IMLS awards, with the majority of that funding going towards grants, museum and library services. GTB’s Heritage Library in Peshawbestown also received in 2024 a Native American Library Services basic grant totaling $10,000 from IMLS.
