# Museums for America (2027)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/mfa-fy27-museums-for-america-2027/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363768

> 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 122 awards worth $21.7 million in total. Applications close on November 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | MFA-FY27 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 122 |
| Total funding | $21.7 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 requirements.

## What the grant funds

he Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes – from small to large – and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Museums for America (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 for America (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 $21.7 million in total across about 122 awards.