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Museums Empowered (2022)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · ME-FY22

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Award Range

$5K$250K

Total Program Funding

$3.8M

Expected Awards

21

Deadline

November 15, 2021

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Museums Empowered (2022). Institute of Museum and Library Services. Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program. It is designed to support projects that use the transformative power of professional development and training to generate systemic change within museums of... $5,000-$250,000 per award; $3,800,000 total program funding; ~21 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility criteria for this program
  • Cost sharing/matching required
  • Deadline: 2021-11-15

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program. It is designed to support projects that use the transformative power of professional development and training to generate systemic change within museums of all types and sizes.

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Who Can Apply

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility criteria for this program.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$5K
Maximum Award
$250K
Total Program Funding
$3.8M
Expected Number of Awards
21
Cost Sharing Required?
Yes
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: August 16, 2021
Application Deadline: November 15, 2021 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Mark Isaksen Supervisory Grants Management Specialist misaksen@imls.gov Jeannette Thomas Museum Program Specialist jthomas@imls.gov IMLS-MuseumGrants@imls.gov

IMLS-MuseumGrants@imls.gov

Ready to apply?

View the full NOFO and submit your application on Grants.gov