21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2026)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings
- 45.032 -- 21st Century Museum Professional Program
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Closed: March 13, 2026
Award details
- Expected project funding: $2,000,000
- Expected awards: 8
Award min.
$100,000
Award max.
$500,000
- Funding opportunity number:21MP-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 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
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information on eligibility
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
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 |
Agency contact information
Email: imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
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