Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants

Open Institute of Museum and Library Services grants

• National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

  Up to $1.0MDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) projects enhance the quality of library services nationwide. The program supports projects that: prom...

• National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

  Up to $1.0MDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) projects enhance the quality of library services nationwide.

  EducationArts & CultureCommunity Development

• Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

  Up to $1.0MDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities of all typ...

  EducationTechnology

• Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

  Up to $1.0MDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities of all typ...

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

  Up to $1.0Mopen

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

  library_serviceseducation_researchdigital_literacyarts_educationlibrary services

• National Leadership Grants for Museums (2025)

  Up to $750KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  National Leadership Grants for Museums support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practic...

  cultural_preservationlibrary_servicesarts_educationcommunity_developmenteducation_research

• National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)

  Up to $750KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field. NLG-M projects have th...

• National Leadership Grants for Museums (2025)

  Up to $750KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  National Leadership Grants for Museums support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practic...

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• National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)

  Up to $750KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field. NLG-M projects have th...

  Arts & Culture

• Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

  Up to $500KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and ...

  Arts & Culture

• Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

  Up to $500KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and ...

• Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)

  Up to $500KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) program supports projects that build the capacity of American Latino history and cult...

• 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

  Up to $500KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  The 21st Century Museum Professionals (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identif...

• 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

  Up to $500KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  The 21st Century Museum Professionals (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identif...

  Arts & Culture

• Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)

  Up to $500KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) program supports projects that build the capacity of American Latino history and cult...

  Arts & Culture

• Museums for America (2027)

  Up to $350KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  he Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes – from small to large – and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the pub...

• Museums Empowered (2027)

  Up to $350KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, designed ...

  Arts & Culture

• Museums for America (2027)

  Up to $350KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  he Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes – from small to large – and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the pub...

  Arts & Culture

• Museums Empowered (2027)

  Up to $350KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, designed ...

• Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

  Up to $250KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program (NANH) supports Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that pri...

Where Institute of Museum and Library Services grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What Institute of Museum and Library Services funds

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

How to apply for Institute of Museum and Library Services grants

Most Institute of Museum and Library Services 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). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.