Opportunity Information: Apply for NLG M FY26
The National Leadership Grants for Museums (2026) support projects that tackle key challenges within the museum field. These grants aim to improve museum services to the public by funding initiatives that can lead to innovative practices, useful tools, new research, and strong partnerships. Successful projects are expected to serve as models that can be adapted and applied across the museum sector. Eligibility details are available in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Apply for NLG M FY26
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services in the arts, humanities sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Leadership Grants for Museums (2026)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.312.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2026-01-13.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-03-13. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others.
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| Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2026) Apply for ALHC FY26 Funding Number: ALHC FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $500,000 |
| Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2026) Apply for NAG ENHANCEMENT FY26 Funding Number: NAG ENHANCEMENT FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
| Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2026) Apply for NAG HAWAIIAN FY26 Funding Number: NAG HAWAIIAN FY26 Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services Category: Arts, Humanities Funding Amount: $150,000 |
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