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IMLS Maintains Commitment to Museums, Opens FY25 Grant Funding Cycle

IMLS Maintains Commitment to Museums, Opens FY25 Grant Funding Cycle

 The primary source of federal funding for US museums and related organizations is now accepting applications to eight grant programs. Proposals to offer programming, manage collections, and enhance the workforce can be submitted through November 15, 2024. 

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Photo: Thomas Cole National Historic Site, New Studio ribbon cutting. Courtesy of the Thomas Cole National Historic Site

 

WASHINGTON, DC— The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for eight museum grant programs. Museums and related organizations across the United States are encouraged to apply to the programs below by November 15, 2024.

Supports projects that offer professional development to the current museum workforce and create opportunities to train and recruit future museum professionals

Supports small museums of all disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public.

Builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums.

Build the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities, and broadly advance the growth and development of a professional workforce in American Latino institutions.

Supports projects that use the transformative power of professional development and training to generate systemic change within museums of all types and sizes.

Supports museums of all sizes and disciplines in strategic, project-based efforts to serve the public.

Support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the American public.

Support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge.

To ensure a complete understanding of the programs’ policies and recommendations, applicants should review the Notices of Funding Opportunity carefully and make use of applicant resources.


Notices of Funding Opportunity

Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) detail the requirements and benefits of each grant program. Applicants should reference them regularly. This year, NOFOs have been reformatted for ease of reading.

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Getting Started with IMLS Museum Grants

This recorded webinar provides an overview of each grant program and the application process. Similar videos, detailing the specificities of each program, will be available soon.

WATCH

LIVE Getting Started with IMLS Museum Grants

The Office of Museum Services will host a live webinar for potential applicants on September 9th. The event will include a Q&A period.

REGISTER

Counseling Calls

IMLS staff members are available to help you decide which program is best suited for your project, and to answer general questions about the application and review process.


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