National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Funding range
- $50K – $750K
- Application window
- Opens: Not listed
- Closes: November 13, 2026
- Applications Status:Open
- Location
- National
Source & verification
- Original funding source
- www.grants.gov
- Last checked
- October 27, 2026
- Last reviewed by Ryplle
- Not yet recorded
Source checks may be automated. Review dates reflect a recorded staff review. Confirm current requirements with the funder.
Eligibility at a glance
- Listed applicant types
- Nonprofit
- Geographic eligibility
- National
- Matching funds
- Not specified — check with the funder
- Major exclusions
- Not specified — check with the funder
Listed types are not a determination of eligibility. The funder’s full requirements take precedence.
Full eligibility requirements
Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).
About this grant
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, including through the creative and effective use of new and emerging technologies.
Contact information
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
- 202-653-4634