Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)
OpenInstitute of Museum and Library Services · Opportunity number IGSM-FY27
Eligibility
Eligibility is described in the notice text. Read it carefully to confirm nonprofits can apply.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Description
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 development of experiential learning and discovery in small museums, and the management and care of collections in small museums.
Funding
| Total program funding | $3,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
| Assistance listing | 45.301 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Institute of Museum and Library Services. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.