Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) is offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Max award: $75,000. Applications close on Nov 13, 2026.
| Opportunity number | IGSM-FY27 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Total program funding | $3,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 75 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
Summary (excerpt)
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines, including small rural or small remote institutions and small museums that have not previously received federal funding. The program funds project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. T…
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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