21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2026)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings: 45.032 -- 21st Century Museum Professional Program
Last Updated: January 28, 2026
Description
The 21st Century Museum Professional (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training practices in the museum field.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
Grantor contact information
Description
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| fy26-oms-21mp-NOFO.pdf | FY26 21st Century Museum Professionals Program Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jan 28, 2026 06:01 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closed: March 13, 2026
Award
$2,000,000
Program Funding
8
Expected awards
$100,000
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
21MP-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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