National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)
OpenInstitute of Museum and Library Services · Opportunity number NLG-M-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 program eligibility criteria.
Description
The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field. NLG-M projects have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the public through the development and replication of model practices, tools, research findings, and collaborations, including through the creative and effective use of new and emerging technologies.
Funding
| Total program funding | $8,000,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
| Assistance listing | 45.312 |
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.