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Museums for America Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Museums for America program considers applications that focus on creating digital tools and platforms to broaden access and expand the use of museum collections. This can indirectly support digital equity by making cultural and educational resources more widely available.
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Museums for America | Institute of Museum and Library Services Deadline: November 13, 2026* Application Instructions: The FY2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity is not yet available. The FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (PDF, 889KB) is available for reference.
Grant Amount: $5,000–$350,000 Grant Period: Up to three years Cost Share Requirement: You must provide funds from non-federal sources in an amount that is equal to or greater than the amount of your IMLS request.
The Museums for America (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.
The goals of the program are to advance a museum’s capacity to: Serve people of all ages and backgrounds through experiential learning and discovery; Respond to community needs; and Manage and care for collections and their associated documentation. The primary audiences for this program are museums, museum professionals, and the publics they serve. Interested in learning more about this grant program?
Watch the informational video (below) for details about this grant program and the process of preparing an application. Schedule a counseling call with a program officer. Find an available time on the calendar using the links (below).
If you have questions, please contact any of the staff members listed under the objective that best fits your project. Collections Stewardship and Access Supervisory Grants Management Specialist To schedule a time to talk to staff about Lifelong Learning, click here . Senior Museum Program Officer To schedule a time to talk to Sarah Glass about Community Engagement, click here .
Senior Museum Program Officer To schedule a time to talk to Mark Feitl about Collections Stewardship and Access, click here . The FY 2026 pre-recorded webinars are available for reference: Getting Started with IMLS Museum Grants for FY 2026 is a general presentation on IMLS museum grant programs. We recommend that you view this presentation for an overview before considering a specific grant program.
Click here to access the recording or to read the transcript. Preparing a Budget and Budget Justification provides information to help you prepare these two required parts of the grant application – the IMLS Budget Form and the Budget Justification. The information in this video supports the instructions in the Notices of Funding Opportunity for each grant program.
Click here to access the recording or to read the transcript. *All grant programs are subject to the availability of funds and IMLS discretion. Deadlines are tentative.
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: Museums are eligible. IMLS encourages applications that focus on creating digital tools and platforms to broaden access and expand use of museums' collections. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Museums for America Program 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.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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