National Leadership Grants for Museums (2026)

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Institute of Museum and Library Services

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Description

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.

Who can apply

  • Others

Contact

imls-museumgrants@imls.gov<br/>imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov

Key dates & funding
  • PostedJan 13, 2026
  • ClosesMar 13, 2026
  • Award floor$50,000
  • Award ceiling$750,000
  • Program funding$5,800,000
  • Expected awards15
  • CFDA45.312
Categories
Arts Humanities

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