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21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

Opportunity number 21MP-FY27 · Assistance listing 45.032

Deadline
Nov 13, 2026 · 14 days left
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Award size
$100K to $500K
Total program funding
$2M
Expected awards
8
Cost sharing
Required
Funding type
Grant
Category
Arts, Humanities

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About this opportunity

The 21st Century Museum Professionals (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training practices in the museum field.

Who can apply

  • Other (see eligibility)

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.

Agency contact

imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
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