21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)
21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027) is offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Max award: $500,000. Applications close on Nov 13, 2026.
| Opportunity number | 21MP-FY27 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Total program funding | $2,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
Summary (excerpt)
The 21st Century Museum Professionals (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training practices in the museum field.…
View the official listing and apply on Grants.gov
Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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