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Museums Empowered (2026)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
ME-FY26
IMLS
General Information
$4,299,000
Est. Program Funding:
Est. Program Funding:
March 13, 2026
Closing Date:
Closing Date:
20
Expected No. of Awards
Expected No. of Awards
$300,000
Award Ceiling
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
ME-FY26
Owning Agency:
IMLS
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
Museums Empowered (ME) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program that supports projects that use professional development and training to generate change and growth within museums of all types and sizes.
| Response Date | Mar 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Jan 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Archive Date | |
| Award Ceiling | 300,000 |
| 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 program eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/museums-empowered |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 45.301: Museums for America
- Austin
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Memphis
- Washington D.C.
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