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Museums Empowered (2026)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · ME-FY26

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Award Range

$5K – $300K

Total Program Funding

$4.3M

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 13, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Museums Empowered (2026). Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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. $5,000-$300,000 per award; $4,299,000 total program funding; ~20 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 program eligibility criteria
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-03-13

💡 GrantQuick Tip

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

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

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.