Federal · ME-FY27 · ALN 45.301

Museums Empowered (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · IMLS

This opportunity is not listed as open to nonprofits. Check the eligible applicants below before you apply.

Your odds: program 45.301

Rarely funds nonprofits directly. 100% of awards go to governments and other applicants, so look for a subrecipient or partner role instead.

Based on 519 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $150,085. Expect about 92 days between posting and deadline.

First-time winners
57%
of new 45.301 awards
Nonprofit share
0%
of awards
Median award
$150K
FY2025
New awards, FY2025
90
519 in 3 years
Typical window
92 d
usually posts Aug
Under-$1M orgs
n/a
of nonprofit awards

Full history for 45.301 Museums for America: past winners, past rounds, where the money goes

Deadline
Nov 13, 2026
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Cost sharing
Not required

How to apply

Read the full announcement on Grants.gov before you start. Federal applications are submitted through Grants.gov (or the agency's own system) and require a Unique Entity ID from SAM.gov. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

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What are the odds for a first-time applicant?

Rarely funds nonprofits directly. 100% of awards go to governments and other applicants, so look for a subrecipient or partner role instead. Based on 519 new awards in FY2023–25. The median award is $150,085. Expect about 92 days between posting and deadline.

Who can apply for Museums Empowered (2027)?

See the official announcement for eligibility details.

When is the deadline?

Applications are due Nov 13, 2026. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.

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