Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)
ActiveDecision brief
- Who can apply
- Not specified
- Award amount
- $50K – $750K
- Deadline
- Nov 13, 2026
- Geography
- National
- Application notesHigh effort
- Match funding required
- Federal application
- 17 awards expected — competitive
Next step
Apply at Grants.gov
Match funding required
This grant requires the applicant to contribute a portion of the project cost (cost-sharing or matching). Confirm the match percentage and eligible match sources in the full program guidelines before applying.
Focus areas
About this grant
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.
Additional details
- CFDA / ALN Number
- 45.312
- Program Title
- National Leadership Grants
- Expected Awards
- 17
- Estimated Total Funding
- Up to $8M
- Funding Instrument
- Grant
- Source
- Grants.gov · View original listing
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