Museums Empowered (2027)
Museums Empowered (2027) is offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Max award: $350,000. Applications close on Nov 13, 2026.
| Opportunity number | ME-FY27 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Total program funding | $4,299,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
Summary (excerpt)
Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, designed to support projects that use learning and training to generate change and growth within museums of all types and sizes.…
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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