Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants

Open Institute of Museum and Library Services grants

• 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...

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• 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 (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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• Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)

  Up to $10KDeadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and ope...

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• IMLS Native Voices Grant

  Up to $10Kopen

  IMLS Native Voices Grant is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Supports culturally relevant projects; NH nonprofits can use for AI...

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• Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)

  Deadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) p...

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• 21st Century Museum Professionals Program

  Deadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  21st Century Museum Professionals Program is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Supports projects that build career pathways, stre...

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• 21st Century Museum Professionals Grants

  Deadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  Supports training and professional development for museum staff to advance museum practice.

• National Leadership Grants for Museums (2025)

  Deadline: Nov 13, 2026open

  National Leadership Grants for Museums (2025) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. National Leadership Grants for Museums support...

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• Inspire Grants for Small Museums

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  Inspire Grants for Small Museums is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. This IMLS program supports small museums of all disciplines...

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• National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L)

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  National Leadership Grants for Libraries Program (NLG-L) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. This program enhances the quality o...

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• Museums for America (MFA)

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  Museums for America (MFA) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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• Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants

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  Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Grants is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Supports museums and libraries in the...

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

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

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• Technology Initiative Grants (TIG)

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  Technology Initiative Grants (TIG) is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Competitive grant funds for technology initiatives, inclu...

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• Institute of Museum and Library Services: National Leadership Grants for Libraries

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  Institute of Museum and Library Services: National Leadership Grants for Libraries is sponsored by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Funds inn...

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• Grants to States Program

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  Grants to States Program is a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that funds State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) across ...

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• Museums for America Grants

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  Museums for America Grants is a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services that funds museum projects that strengthen collections steward...

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What Institute of Museum and Library Services funds

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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.