At a glance
National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027) is a federal competitive grant from Institute of Museum and Library Services for the science & technology sector. Funding is $50K–$750K. 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
- $50K–$750K
- Deadline
- Nov 13, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field. NLG-M projects have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the public through the development and replication of model practices, tools, research findings, and collaborations, including through the creative and effective use of new and emerging technologies.
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 NLG-M-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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