LSTA Grants is sponsored by South Carolina State Library (IMLS via LSTA). LSTA Grants from the South Carolina State Library, funded through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) via the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), provide financial support to public libraries and library agencies across South Carolina.

Save America's Treasures is sponsored by National Park Service (in partnership with IMLS, NEA, NEH). This program supports the preservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections. Grants are available for collections projects that address conservation needs of nationally significant collections held by museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting institutions, including physical conservation, care, and collections management.

Museums for America (MFA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The MFA program invests in museums of all sizes and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. This can include experiential learning and discovery for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program assists eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services. Projects may include research and development of language and cultural materials and tools, oral history collection and documentation, and digitization and digital preservation. While the lead applicant must be a Tribe, partnerships with Tribal colleges and universities are welcome.

21st Century Museum Professional (21MP) Grant Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training practices in the museum field. The goals are to support the professional development of the current museum workforce and recruit and train future museum professionals.

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., SBA, NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, NASA, NIST, NOAA, USDA, EDA, EPA, HUD, DARPA, IMLS, NEA, NEH). The STTR program expands funding opportunities in the federal innovation research and development arena. It requires a formal collaboration between a small business and a research institution to develop innovative technologies.

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). These grants support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge through strengthened activities in areas such as exhibitions, educational services and programming, and professional developmen…

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States is the largest source of federal funding for library services in the U.S., distributed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to State Library Administrative Agencies. In Ohio, the program is administered by the State Library of Ohio. Ohio received $5,448,084 in FY 2024 federal funds, which supports statewide library initiatives and competitive subgrants to public, academic, research, school, and special libraries. Funded projects include electronic database access, computer instruction, summer reading programs, digitization, e-book access, bookmobile service, and outreach to underserved populations. Eligible applicants are libraries in Ohio.

Save America's Treasures is a grant from the National Park Service, in partnership with IMLS, NEA, and NEH, that funds the preservation and conservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections. Collections projects are eligible for $25,000 to $750,000, while preservation projects may receive $125,000 to $750,000. Established in 1998, the program has awarded more than 1,300 grants totaling over $300 million to protect America's premier cultural resources. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, state and local governments, and tribal entities that steward nationally significant historic properties or collections. All funded projects must convey significant aspects of America's heritage and meet rigorous standards of national significance.

National Leadership Grants for Libraries is a grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that funds projects developing, enhancing, or adapting replicable practices, programs, models, or tools to strengthen library and archival services for the American public. The program supports work across four areas: public learning, community prosperity, broad access to and preservation of information and collections, and emergency/disaster services. Award types include Community-Centered Implementation Grants, National Implementation Grants, Applied Research Grants, Planning Grants, and Forum Grants. Grant periods range from one to three years depending on grant type; requests over $299,999 require at least 1:1 cost share from non-federal sources. Eligible applicants include libraries, museums, archives, and related cultural heritage organizations. The FY 2027 deadline is November 13, 2026.

Digital Initiatives is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS invests in digital technology grants focusing on expanding digital access, digitizing collections, and facilitating open research. This includes supporting projects that increase digital inclusion, broadband access, digital literacy, and the development of open-source software and digital applications for libraries and museums.

IMLS Grant Funds for K-12 AI Literacy Projects in Museums and Libraries (Fiscal Year 2025) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). These grants support AI literacy and the integration of AI tools in museums and libraries nationwide across various projects, aiming to expand AI education beyond traditional school settings and into community institutions.

Save America's Treasures Grant Program is a grant from IMLS that Collections Projects (Opportunity #P24AS00545) Preservation Projects (Opportunity #P24AS00544) Collections Projects: $25,000 - $750,000 Preservation Projects: $125,000 - $750,000 Grant Period: One to . Save America's Treasures | Institute of Museum and Library Services Deadline: To be determined. Program Overview: Save America's Treasures is a Historic Preservation Fund grant program administered by the National Park Service in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Eligible applicants include Nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and tribal entities. Awards are $25,000 - $750,000.

Save America's Treasures: Collections Projects is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) / National Park Service. This program supports museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting institutions in addressing conservation needs of nationally significant collections, including physical conservation, care, and collections management. This can include digital collections as part of broader preservation efforts.

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Youth and Community Programs is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Youth and Community Programs is a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that funds public libraries, museums of all types, and tribal organizations to advance public services, professional development, and communi…

Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through State Libraries. LSTA Grants are provided by State Libraries to assist libraries and library-related agencies in developing programs and projects that enhance library services. Each state has its own LSTA Grants, and details are available on the State Libraries' websites.

Grants to States Program (Library Services and Technology Act - LSTA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This is the largest source of federal funding for America's public libraries. State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) receive funds based on a formula and can use them for statewide initiatives or distribute them through competitive subawards to various types of libraries, including those that support access to electronic databases, computer instruction, and adaptive technology.

IMLS Youth and Community Programs is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS provides grants to museums, libraries, and tribal organizations to support innovative programs for youth and communities across the United States. This funding enables grantees to develop initiatives, foster partnerships, and create measurable outcomes in learning and community engagement.

Grants to States (Library Services and Technology Act - LSTA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Grants to States program is the largest source of federal funding support for library services in the U. S. Funding is distributed among State Library Administrative Agencies each year to address literacy needs.

Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program encourages innovations in the digital humanities, supporting the planning or initial stages of digital initiatives. This can include planning and prototyping new digital tools for preserving, analyzing, and making accessible digital resources.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Multiple federal agencies including Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Department of Agriculture (USDA), Department of the Interior (DOI), Department of Justice (DOJ), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Economic Development Administration (EDA), National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Supports small businesses, including those led by women, in developing and commercializing innovative technologies.

National Leadership Grants for Museums (NLG-M) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program funds projects that address critical needs in museum practice and advance the field through research, tools, models, and scalable approaches. It is designed for projects with national relevance and applicability beyond a single institution.

Inspire! Grants for Small Museums is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program is designed to inspire small museums to apply for funding to implement projects that address priorities identified in their strategic plans. It has three project categories: Lifelong Learning, Community Anchors and Catalysts, and Collections Stewardship and Public Access.

Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Through the Grants to States program, the Missouri State Library receives funds that they distribute to Missouri libraries through grants and other programs. Libraries may use these funds for a variety of purposes, which could include programs related to creative arts or cultural heritage.

Workforce Development Grants is a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) that funds workforce development and digital literacy programs in Kentucky public libraries. Administered through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants to States program, KDLA distributes ,723,227 annually to support statewide initiatives and special projects. Eligible applicants include Kentucky public libraries and organizations partnering with libraries for workforce and digital literacy services. The program encourages the blending of local, state, and federal resources to build and enhance library services that strengthen Kentucky's 120 public libraries and their communities.

Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC). This program helps small and mid-sized museums better care for their collections through a grant and recommendations from a professional assessment.

IMLS National Leadership Grants - Libraries (focus on AI literacy and civic engagement) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS supports projects that position cultural institutions as community hubs for AI education and workforce training. This includes initiatives that develop AI literacy and integrate AI tools in libraries and museums.

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is sponsored by Various Federal Agencies (e.g., SBA, NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD, NASA, NIST, NOAA, USDA, EDA, EPA, HUD, DARPA, IMLS, NEA, NEH). The SBIR program is a highly competitive program that encourages small businesses to explore their technological potential and provides the incentive to profit from its commercialization. It funds research and development (R&D) that has the potential for commercialization.

Save America's Treasures (Collections) is a grant from the National Park Service and IMLS, through the Historic Preservation Fund, that funds conservation of nationally significant collections held by museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting institutions. Collections projects support physical conservation, care, and collections management for artifacts, museum objects, documents, sculptures, and other works of art of national significance. A companion Preservation track funds historic buildings and structures. Collections project awards range from $25,000 to $750,000, with a grant period of one to three years. A dollar-for-dollar non-federal cost share — cash or documented in-kind — is required. Properties or collections that previously received a Save America's Treasures grant are not eligible for additional funding. Eligible applicants are U.S. cultural collecting institutions.

Grants for Museums and Libraries (various programs) is a suite of competitive grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that funds museums, libraries, tribal organizations, and related institutions across the United States. Programs include the 21st Century Museum Professionals Program, Inspire Grants for Small Museums, National Leadership Grants for Libraries and Museums, the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, museum grants for African American and American Latino history and culture, Native American Library Services (Basic and Enhancement), Native Hawaiian Library Services, and Save America's Treasures for historic preservation. In 2024, IMLS awarded $266.7 million in total grantmaking to advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations.