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Institute of Museum and Library Services United States

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)

Open Arts, humanities Posted 1 Sep 2026
Award range $5,000 - $75,000
Deadline 13 Nov 2026, 00:00 45 days left
Total funding $3,000,000
Expected awards 75

Overview

Funding agency
Institute of Museum and Library Services IMLS
Reference
IGSM-FY27
Funding programme
Arts, humanities
Funding instrument
Grant
Cost sharing
Required
Region
United States
Source
Grants.gov (US Federal)

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…

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