# Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/igsm-fy27-inspire-grants-for-small-museums-2027/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363771

> Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering grants of up to $75,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 75 awards worth $3.0 million in total. Applications close on November 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | IGSM-FY27 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 75 |
| Total funding | $3.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.301 |

## Who can apply

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

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

## What the grant funds

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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Inspire Grants for Small Museums (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 Inspire Grants for Small Museums (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 $75,000 each. About $3.0 million in total across about 75 awards.