Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines, including small rural or small remote institutions and small museums that have not previously received federal funding. Offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services; awards $5K – $75K; applications due November 13, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Award amount
- $5K – $75K
- Deadline
- November 13, 2026
- Geography
- United States
- Categories
- Arts & Culture
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines, including small rural or small remote institutions and small museums that have not previously received federal funding. The program funds project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. The goal of the Inspire program is to build the...
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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