Museum and library funding
Compare IMLS notices for museums, libraries and related cultural work. Programs for small museums or African American history and culture impose specific institutional and project conditions. Review the notice for qualifying organization types, project activities, cost sharing and required application components.
National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$25,000 – $1,000,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureNative American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$5,000 – $250,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureMuseum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$5,000 – $500,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureNative American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$50,000 – $150,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureNational Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$50,000 – $750,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureNative Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$50,000 – $150,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureMuseum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$5,000 – $500,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureLaura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$75,000 – $1,000,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & Culture21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$100,000 – $500,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureInspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$5,000 – $75,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureMuseums Empowered (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$5,000 – $350,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureMuseums for America (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$5,000 – $350,000Deadline: 2026-11-13
Arts & CultureNative American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$6,000 – $10,000Deadline: 2026-11-13