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Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants

20 open Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 5 grants totaling $1.3M.

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All-time tracked giving
$1.3M
5 grants
Median grant size
$300K
Max: $500K

Open Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grants

  • Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture

    Up to $500KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

    Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Designed to build the capacity ...

    arts_educationcommunity_developmentmuseumlatino historyculture

  • Museums for America (MFA)

    Up to $350KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

    Museums for America (MFA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of...

    arts_educationeducation_researchcommunity_developmentmuseumarts education

  • 2026 Grant Cycle Programs

    Up to $300Kopen

    2026 Grant Cycle Programs is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS is accepting applications for 13 grants totaling over ...

    education_researchcommunity_developmentarts_educationlibrariesmuseums

  • Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

    Up to $75KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

    Inspire! Grants for Small Museums is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This special initiative of the Museums for America ...

    arts_educationcommunity_developmentcultural_preservationlibrary_servicessmall museums

  • Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

    Up to $50Kopen

    Special initiative of the Museums for America grant program supporting small museums of all disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public t...

    discover:arts and culturefit_score:1

  • Museum Grants for African American History and Culture

    Deadline: Nov 13, 2026open

    Museum Grants for African American History and Culture is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program builds the capaci...

    arts_educationcultural_preservationmuseumafrican american historycultural institutions

  • 21st Century Museum Professional Program

    Deadline: Nov 13, 2026open

    21st Century Museum Professional Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The 21st Century Museum Professional (21MP) ...

    arts_educationcultural_preservationworkforce_developmentmuseum careersmuseum professionals

  • Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (NANH)

    Deadline: Nov 13, 2026open

    Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (NANH) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The NANH program suppo...

    tribal_culturetribal_educationarts_educationcultural_preservationworkforce_development

  • Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grants for Libraries

    open

    Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) National Leadership Grants for Libraries is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IML...

    library_servicesdigital_literacyeducation_researchlibrary innovationdigital media

  • Grants for Museums & Libraries (various programs)

    open

    Grants for Museums and Libraries (various programs) is a suite of competitive grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that fun...

    library_servicescultural_preservationdigital_literacyeducation_researchcommunity_development

  • IMLS Grants for AI Literacy

    open

    IMLS Grants for AI Literacy is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS provides grant funding for projects designed to posi...

    ai_educationdigital_literacyworkforce_developmentlibrary_servicesarts_education

  • National Leadership Grants for Libraries (LG-256565-OLS-24)

    open

    National Leadership Grants for Libraries is a grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that funds projects developing, enhancing, or...

    library_serviceseducation_researchcultural_preservationlibrary servicesmuseum support

  • Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants (Administered by Illinois State Library)

    open

    Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grants (Administered by Illinois State Library) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (I...

    education_researchlibrary_servicesdigital_literacylibrary fundinglibrary services

  • Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Youth and Community Programs

    open

    Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Youth and Community Programs is a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that funds p...

    youth_developmentcommunity_developmenttribal_educationlibrary_servicesarts_education

  • Arts Access and Engagement Program

    open

    Arts Access and Engagement Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects...

    arts_educationcultural_preservationpublic_artcommunity_developmentarts access

  • AI Literacy Education Grants (IMLS)

    open

    AI Literacy Education Grants (IMLS) is a funding opportunity from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that funds museums, libraries, a...

    ai_educationdigital_literacyeducation_researchlibrary_servicesartificial intelligence

  • Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies (LSTA)

    open

    Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies (LSTA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This program is the largest so...

    library_servicesearly_childhoodadult_educationdigital_literacyeducation_research

  • LSTA Competitive Grants for the Pacific Region and U.S. Virgin Islands

    open

    LSTA Competitive Grants for the Pacific Region and U.S. Virgin Islands is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This opportuni...

    library_servicesdigital_literacycommunity_developmenteducation_researchlibrary services

  • National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L)

    open

    National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The National Leadership Grants for L...

    library_serviceseducation_researchdigital_literacylibrary servicesarchival services

  • Grants to States (Library Services and Technology Act - LSTA)

    open

    Grants to States (Library Services and Technology Act - LSTA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The Grants to States pr...

    library_servicesdigital_literacyeducation_researchlibrary fundingstate libraries

What Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awards:

Arts EducationEducation ResearchDiscover:Arts And Culture

How to apply for Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) grants

Most Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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