Museums for America (2025)
ID: 355958Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Award Range

$5K - $250K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355958

Additional Information

https://imls.gov/grants/available/museums-america
Timeline
    Description

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is offering the Museums for America (MFA) federal grant program for 2025, aimed at supporting museums in various project-based initiatives that enhance public engagement through exhibitions, educational programs, and collections management. Eligible applicants, including state, local, and tribal governments as well as nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status, are required to provide cost-sharing or matching funds from non-federal sources to qualify for grants ranging from $5,000 to $250,000. With a total funding allocation of $21,699,000 and an anticipated 122 awards, the application deadline is set for November 15, 2024, and award notifications are expected in August 2025. For further details, applicants can contact IMLS at imls-museumgrants@imls.gov or visit the program's website at https://imls.gov/grants/available/museums-america.

    Point(s) of Contact
    imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    fy25-oms-mfa-NOFO.pdf
    The FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Museums for America (MFA) program announces a federal grant initiative aimed at supporting museums in various project-based efforts. The program, managed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), encourages applications for projects that enhance exhibitions, educational offerings, and collections management, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes aligned with strategic plans. Applications are due by November 15, 2024, with a total funding allocation of $21,699,000 for an anticipated 122 awards, each ranging from $5,000 to $250,000. Eligible applicants include state, local, and tribal governments, as well as nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt status. A cost-sharing requirement mandates that recipients match federal funding with non-federal sources. Key components of the application process include a detailed narrative outlining the project’s justification, work plan, and expected results, along with required documents such as budgets and personnel information. Applications will undergo peer review to ensure alignment with the MFA goals of lifelong learning, community engagement, and collections stewardship. Award notifications are expected in August 2025, supporting museum-driven initiatives that foster public engagement and enhance cultural resources.
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