# Museums Empowered (2027)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/me-fy27-museums-empowered-2027/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363776

> Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering grants of up to $350,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 20 awards worth $4.3 million in total. Applications close on November 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ME-FY27 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $4.3 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 program eligibility criteria.

## What the grant funds

Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, designed to support projects that use learning and training to generate change and growth within museums of all types and sizes.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Museums Empowered (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 Museums Empowered (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 $350,000 each. About $4.3 million in total across about 20 awards.