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Museums for America (2021)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · MFA-FY21

Closed

Award Range

$5K – $250K

Total Program Funding

$19.9M

Expected Awards

120

Deadline

November 16, 2020

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Museums for America (2021). Institute of Museum and Library Services. The Museums for America program supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public. Museums for America has three project categories: Lifelong Learning, Community Anchors and Catalysts, and Collections Stewardship and Public Access. $5,000-$250,000 per award; $19,900,000 total program funding; ~120 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2020-11-16

💡 GrantQuick Tip

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

Competitiveness: Moderate — many awards available but still competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Museums for America program supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public. Museums for America has three project categories: Lifelong Learning, Community Anchors and Catalysts, and Collections Stewardship and Public Access.

Who Can Apply

Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $5K
Maximum Award: $250K
Total Program Funding: $19.9M
Expected Number of Awards: 120
Cost Sharing Required?: Yes
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: August 18, 2020

Application Deadline: November 16, 2020 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Steve Shwartzman, Senior Museum Program Officer, 202-653-4641, sshwartzman@imls.gov; Mark Feitl, Senior Museum Program Officer, 202-653-4635, mfeitl@imls.gov; Helen Wechsler, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, 202-653-4779, hwechsler@imls.gov; Mark Isaksen, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, 202-653-4667, misaksen@imls.gov imls-museumgrants@imls.gov

imls-museumgrants@imls.gov

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