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Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Institute of Museum and Library Services has posted this arts & humanities grant for eligible applicants, with applications due Nov 13, 2026. It provides awards up to $5K–$75K.
Go to the Grants.gov listing Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Award amount
Up to $5K–$75K
Expected awards
75
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Opportunity number
IGSM-FY27
CFDA
45.301
Opportunity description
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines, including small rural or small remote institutions and small museums that have not previously received federal funding. The program funds project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities.
The goal of the Inspire program is to build the capacity of small museums to provide museum services to their communities through supporting the development of experiential learning and discovery in small museums, and the management and care of collections in small museums.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Funding
Award floor
$5K
Award ceiling
$75K
Agency contact
Institute of Museum and Library Services
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
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