National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)
National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027) is offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Max award: $750,000. Applications close on Nov 13, 2026.
| Opportunity number | NLG-M-FY27 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Total program funding | $8,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 17 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
Summary (excerpt)
The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field. NLG-M projects have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the public through the development and replication of model practices, tools, research findings, and collaborations, including through the creative and effective use of new and emerging technologies.…
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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