Museums for America (2026)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings: 45.301 -- Museums for America
Last Updated: January 28, 2026
Description
The 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
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
Grantor contact information
Description
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
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 |
Link to additional information
https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/museums-for-america
Closing: March 13, 2026
Award
$21,699,000
Program Funding
122
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
MFA-FY26
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Yes
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Arts
Humanities
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
January 13, 2026
Archive date:
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