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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…
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Grant Programs | Institute of Museum and Library Services IMLS is committed to advancing, supporting, and empowering America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grantmaking, research, and policy development. In doing so we provide grants to a variety of institutions.
21st Century Museum Professionals Program The 21st Century Museum Professional (21MP) program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and share effective workforce education and training practices across the museum field. Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies The Grants to States Program is the largest source of federal funding for America’s public libraries.
Inspire Grants for Small Museums Inspire Grants for Small Museums support small museums of all disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public.
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals.
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program is designed to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums.
Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture program is designed to build the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities, and broadly advance the growth and development of a professional workforce in American Latino institutions.
The Museums Empowered program supports projects that use professional development and training to generate change and growth within a museum. The Museums for America program supports museums of all sizes and disciplines in strategic, project-based efforts to serve the public.
National Leadership Grants for Libraries The National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) enhances the quality of library services for the American public by addressing critical needs in the library and archives fields.
National Leadership Grants for Museums National Leadership Grants for Museums support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the American public. Native American Library Services: Basic Grants Native American Basic Grants support existing library operations and maintain core library services for tribal communities.
Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants Enhancement Grant projects may enhance existing library services or implement new library services for tribal communities. Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services grants support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge.
Native Hawaiian Library Services Native Hawaiian grants enhance existing library services or implement new library services for Native Hawaiian communities. Save America's Treasures supports the preservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections. In 2024, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $266.
7 million through grantmaking, research and policy development, to advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations. Advance | Support | Empower
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Public libraries, museums of all types, and tribal organizations. Other organizations may qualify based on specific program requirements. Nonprofits are commonly eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Youth and Community Programs is funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). 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.
Jerome Early-Career Project Grants is a grant from Forecast Public Art, funded by the Jerome Foundation, that funds the creation of new public art projects by early-career artists based in Minnesota. Two grants of $8,000 each are awarded annually to support temporary or permanent public artworks anywhere in Minnesota. Projects may be supported by public or nonprofit agencies but private commissions are not eligible, and a secured project site is required at the time of application. The program places special emphasis on supporting BIPOC and Native artists, LGBTQIA+ artists, women artists, immigrant artists, rural artists, and artists with disabilities. Eligible applicants are Minnesota-based individual artists with 2–10 years of generative experience. The application deadline was October 15, 2025.
The Local Cultural Council Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council distributing $1,000 to $10,000 through a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) representing every city and town in the Commonwealth. Each LCC awards funds based on local community cultural needs as assessed by council members. Eligible applicants include artists, nonprofits, schools, and organizations pursuing arts, humanities, and science projects. Applications are submitted directly to local councils and are typically due by October 16. Grants from most LCCs are reimbursement-based. Massachusetts Cultural Council funds the LCCs centrally, which then regrant to community projects.