Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)
Open. Closes November 13, 2026, 22 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Institute of Museum and Library Services, opportunity number IGSM-FY27.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | IGSM-FY27 |
| Assistance listing | 45.301 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
| Posted | September 1, 2026 |
| Closes | November 13, 2026 |
| Award range | $5,000 to $75,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 75 |
| Total program funding | $3,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines, including small rural or small remote institutions and small museums that have not previously received federal funding. The program funds project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. The goal of the Inspire program is to build the capacity of small museums to provide museum services to their communities through supporting the…
Official notice and documents
- fy27-oms-igsm-NOFO.pdf (Full Announcement)
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