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Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2026)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

IGSM-FY26

IMLS

General Information

$3,000,000

Est. Program Funding:

March 13, 2026

Closing Date:

Expected No. of Awards

$75,000

Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
IGSM-FY26

Owning Agency:
IMLS

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

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 in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities.

Response Date	Mar 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Jan 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	75,000
Award Floor	5,000
Cost Sharing	Yes

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Institute of Museum and Library Services
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/inspire-grants-for-small-museums
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-653-4634

CFDA Program(s)

45.301: Museums for America

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