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Museums for America (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services · MFA-FY27
34 days left
Award Range
$5K – $350K
Total Program Funding
$21.7M
Expected Awards
122
Deadline
November 13, 2026
What This Grant Funds
he Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes – from small to large – and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities.
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Who Can Apply
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
Eligible Applicant Types
Other (see NOFO for details)
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $5K
- Maximum Award
- $350K
- Total Program Funding
- $21.7M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 122
- Cost Sharing Required?
- Yes
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Posted: September 1, 2026
Application Deadline: November 13, 2026 (34 days remaining)
Agency Contact
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
imls-museumgrants@imls.govReady to apply?
View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov