Inspire Grants for Small Museums

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering Inspire Grants for Small Museums, with expected awards ranging from $5,000 to $75,000 and approximately 75 awards anticipated.

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IGSM-FY27
Nov 13, 2026 12:00 PM
Sep 01, 2026 12:00 PM
$75,000.00
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering the Inspire Grants for Small Museums program for fiscal year 2027. The opportunity anticipates approximately 75 awards, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $75,000. The provided materials do not include the program's eligibility requirements, application instructions, allowable activities, performance period, or required submission documents. The available information identifies this as a grant opportunity but is insufficient to assess the substantive project scope or prepare a complete application.

Classification Codes
NAICS712110Museums
PSCM191Operation of Museums and Exhibition Buildings
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museum grantscultural institution fundingnonprofit grant administration
Timeline
Sep 1, 2026-Posted Date
Nov 13, 2026-Application Deadline
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