Museums Empowered (2025)
ID: 355962Type: 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/355962

Additional Information

https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museums-empowered-professional-development-opportunities-museum-staff
Timeline
    Description

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is offering the Museums Empowered grant program for 2025, aimed at enhancing museum operations through professional development initiatives. This program focuses on four key areas: Digital Technology, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Evaluation, and Organizational Management, with the goal of fostering systemic change within museums of all types and sizes. The total funding available is $4,299,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $250,000, and applications are due by November 15, 2024. Interested applicants, including state and local governments and nonprofit organizations, can find more information and submit their applications via Grants.gov, and they are encouraged to contact Mark Isaksen at misaksen@imls.gov for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    fy25-oms-me-NOFO.pdf
    The FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Museums Empowered program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), aims to allocate $4,299,000 in funding to enhance museum operations through professional development. Applications are due by November 15, 2024, and eligible entities include state and local governments or nonprofit organizations located in various territories. Projects funded will focus on four key areas: Digital Technology, Diversity and Inclusion, Evaluation, and Organizational Management, each aimed at facilitating systemic change within museums. Successful projects are expected to reflect a strong understanding of professional development, engage staff and volunteers, and result in sustainable growth. The award amounts range from $5,000 to $250,000, with an expected average of about $214,950. Applicants must provide a cost share matching the federal funds and submit their applications via Grants.gov, adhering to strict guidelines on eligibility, documentation, and reporting requirements. The program aligns with IMLS's mission to advance museum services and promote community engagement and lifelong learning. Overall, the NOFO emphasizes professional growth as a pivotal approach to enhancing museum relevancy and operational effectiveness.
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