Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)

IMLS Posted IGSM-FY27

Description

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 capacity of small museums to provide museum services to their communities through supporting the development of experiential learning and discovery in small museums, and the management and care of collections in small museums.

Eligibility

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$5,000.00
Award Ceiling
$75,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$3,000,000.00
Expected Awards
75
Key Dates
Posted
September 1, 2026
Closes
November 13, 2026 59d
Archive Date
N/A
Agency Information
Agency Name
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Agency Code
IMLS
Funding Instrument
Other