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Museums for America (2027)

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MFA-FY27Grant

Response Deadline11/13/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

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The Museums for America (2027) solicitation, issued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, provides funding for museums of all sizes and disciplines. The program focuses on project-based initiatives designed to serve the public through the development of educational programs, exhibits, community partnerships, and activities related to collections stewardship. Interested applicants must submit their responses by the deadline of November 13, 2026. This federal opportunity is managed by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and further inquiries can be directed to the agency via email at imls-museumgrants@imls.gov.

General Info

IMLS funding for museum projects; applications due by November 13, 2026.

Agency

Institute Of Museum And Library ServicesView Agency

NAICS

712110 - MuseumsView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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fy27-oms-mfa-NOFO.pdf

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 1

Solicitation

Response DeadlineNov 13

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/13/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 2 months

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyInstitute Of Museum And Library Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUSA

Organization / Agency

Institute Of Museum And Library Services

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Office AddressUSA

Contacts

Institute of Museum and Library Services

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

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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.

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