§ Federal grant opportunity · ME-FY27
Museums Empowered (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for Museums Empowered (2027). The deadline is November 13, 2026 and the published award range is $5K – $350K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Application deadline
- November 13, 2026
- Award range
- $5K – $350K
- Eligibility
- other
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Arts, Humanities
- Opportunity number
- ME-FY27
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Institute of Museum and Library Services.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before November 13, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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