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IMLS FY26 Funding Opportunities is a suite of grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) supporting libraries, museums, and cultural institutions across the United States. The FY26 cycle includes programs such as the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, National Leadership Grants for Libraries, Native American Library Services, 21st Century Museum Professionals Program, Inspire\!
Grants for Small Museums, Museums for America, and Museum Grants for African American and American Latino History and Culture. Funding amounts vary by program. State Library Administrative Agencies and eligible institutions are encouraged to apply by March 13, 2026.
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IMLS Opens FY26 Grant Funding Cycle, Encourages Library and Museum Applications | Institute of Museum and Library Services IMLS Opens FY26 Grant Funding Cycle, Encourages Library and Museum Applications Institutions across the United States are encouraged to apply to the agency’s programs by March 13, 2026 . Program descriptions and available applicant resources are listed below.
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program - Supports the training and professional development of library and archives professionals to meet the information needs of their communities. National Leadership Grants for Libraries - Supports projects that develop, enhance, or disseminate replicable practices, programs, models, or tools to strengthen library and archival services for the American public.
Native American Library Services: Basic Grants - Assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities. 21st Century Museum Professionals Program - Supports projects that offer professional development to the current museum workforce, train and recruit future professionals, and share effective workforce development practices. Inspire!
Grants for Small Museums - Supports small museums of all disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public. Museum Grants for African American History and Culture - Builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of their staffs.
Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture - Builds the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities and advance the growth and development of a professional workforce. Museums Empowered - Supports projects that use the transformative power of professional development and training to generate change within museums of all types and sizes.
Museums for America - Supports museums of all sizes and disciplines in strategic, project-based efforts to serve the public. National Leadership Grants for Museums - Supports projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance the profession and strengthen museum services for the American public.
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services - Supports Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge. To learn more about a program’s requirements and recommendations, applicants should carefully review its landing page, linked above.
Additional applicant resources include: Grant-Related Newsletters Email a library specialist Email a museum specialist IMLS Opens FY26 Grant Funding Cycle, Encourages Library and Museum Applications Advance | Support | Empower
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Libraries and related institutions, via State Library Administrative Agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was March 13, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
IMLS FY26 Funding Opportunities (includes Grants to States) is funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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