Museums Empowered (2026)
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Assistance Listings: 45.301 -- Museums for America
Last Updated: January 28, 2026
Description
Museums Empowered (ME) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program that supports projects that use professional development and training to generate change and growth within museums of all types and sizes.
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-me-NOFO.pdf | FY26 Museums Empowered Notice of Funding Opportunity | Jan 28, 2026 06:16 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/museums-empowered
Closed: March 13, 2026
Award
$4,299,000
Program Funding
20
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$300,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
ME-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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