# 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/21mp-fy27-21st-century-museum-professionals-program-2027/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363769

> Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering grants of up to $500,000 (at least $100,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 8 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications close on November 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 21MP-FY27 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 8 |
| Total funding | $2.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.032 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.

## What the grant funds

The 21st Century Museum Professionals (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training practices in the museum field.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)?

Institute of Museum and Library Services accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)?

Closes November 13, 2026 (13 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $2.0 million in total across about 8 awards.