21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2025)
ID: 355959Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Award Range

$100K - $500K

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/355959

Additional Information

https://imls.gov/grants/available/21st-century-museum-professionals-program
Timeline
    Description

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is offering the 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2025) to enhance professional development for current museum staff and to recruit future professionals in the museum sector. This grant program aims to support projects that foster effective practices in museum workforce education and training, emphasizing the importance of partnerships among museums, museum-serving organizations, and institutions of higher education to expand career pathways. With a total funding pool of $2,000,000, individual grants will range from $100,000 to $500,000, and applications are due by November 15, 2024, for projects set to commence on July 1, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Mark Isaksen at misaksen@imls.gov or visit the program's webpage for more details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    fy25-oms-21mp-NOFO.pdf
    The FY 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity outlines the 21st Century Museum Professionals Program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This program aims to enhance professional development for current museum staff, recruit future professionals, and promote effective practices in museum workforce education. The total funding available is $2,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $500,000. The application deadline is November 15, 2024, with projects scheduled to commence on July 1, 2025, and lasting up to three years. Eligible applicants include units of state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education located in the U.S. Proposed projects should leverage partnerships to strengthen career pathways and reach diverse audiences. Key evaluation criteria include project justification and design, work plan details, anticipated results, and sustainability beyond the funding period. Applicants are required to provide matching non-federal funds equal to the grant request. Non-compliance with submission guidelines may result in application rejection, emphasizing adherence to deadlines and required document formats. Overall, this initiative reflects a commitment to supporting the museum profession's growth and adaptability in meeting contemporary challenges.
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