Museums for America (2026)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings
- 45.301 -- Museums for America
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Closed: March 13, 2026
Award details
- Expected project funding: $21,699,000
- Expected awards: 122
Award min.
$5,000
Award max.
$300,000
- Funding opportunity number:MFA-FY26
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:Yes
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Arts
- Humanities
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: January 13, 2026
- Archive date: Not specified
- Version: 2
Summary
Jump to documentsThe Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities.
Eligibility
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information on eligibility
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy26-oms-mfa-NOFO.pdf | FY26 Museums for America Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jan 28, 2026 06:19 PM UTC |
Agency contact information
Email: imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
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