National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)
The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field. Offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services; awards $50K – $750K; applications due November 13, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Award amount
- $50K – $750K
- Deadline
- November 13, 2026
- Geography
- United States
- Categories
- Arts & Culture
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field. NLG-M projects have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the public through the development and replication of model practices, tools, research findings, and collaborations, including through the creative and effective use of new and emerging technologies.
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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