# National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/nlg-m-fy27-national-leadership-grants-for-museums-2027/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363773

> Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering grants of up to $750,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 17 awards worth $8.0 million in total. Applications close on November 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | NLG-M-FY27 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $750,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 17 |
| Total funding | $8.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.312 |

## 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 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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for National Leadership Grants for 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 National Leadership Grants for 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 $750,000 each. About $8.0 million in total across about 17 awards.