At a glance
Museums Empowered (2027) is a federal competitive grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services for the science & technology sector. Funding is $5K–$350K. Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria. The application deadline is November 13, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $5K–$350K
- Deadline
- Nov 13, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
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.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification). See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number ME-FY27. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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