Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)

Posted

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Description

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines, including small rural or small remote institutions and small museums that have not previously received federal funding. The program funds project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. The goal of the Inspire program is to build the capacity of small museums to provide museum services to their communities through supporting the development of experiential learning and discovery in small museums, and the management and care of collections in small museums.

Who can apply

  • Others

Contact

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

Key dates & funding
  • PostedSep 1, 2026
  • ClosesNov 13, 2026
  • Award floor$5,000
  • Award ceiling$75,000
  • Program funding$3,000,000
  • Expected awards75
  • CFDA45.301
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