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Museums for America is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) — Office of Museum Services. Supports projects that strengthen the ability of museums and institutional archives (including university-affiliated music museums and heritage collections) to serve the public through core activities such as collections stewardship, digital reformatting, archiving, and enhancing public access to cultural assets.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Museums of all sizes and disciplines serving educational, community engagement, and collections stewardship purposes; units of state/local/tribal government or private nonprofit institutions qualifying as a museum. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000-$350,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Museums for America are due November 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Museums for America is funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) — Office of Museum 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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IMLS posted all thirteen FY2027 Notices of Funding Opportunity to Grants.gov on September 1, 2026, every one closing November 13, 2026. Museums for America expects 122 awards with the ceiling raised to $350,000. Native American Library Services Basic expects 170. The African American and American Latino history programs both survived into the FY2027 slate. Here is what actually changed, and how to plan against a budget request of zero.
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