21st Century Museum Professionals

The 21st Century Museum Professional (21MP) grant program advances the growth and development of a diverse workforce of museum professionals.

American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative

The American Latino Museum Internship and Fellowship Initiative is designed to provide opportunities for internships and fellowships at American Latino museums for students enrolled in Institutions of Higher Education, including Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

IMLS American Rescue Plan

The IMLS American Rescue Plan grants program supported museum and library services in addressing community needs created or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and in assisting with recovery.

Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP)

CAP provides small and mid-sized museums with recommendations to improve the care of their collections.

Community Catalyst Initiative

The Community Catalyst Initiative challenges museums and libraries to transform how they collaborate with their communities.

Digital Humanities Advancement Grants

The Digital Humanities Advancement Grants (DHAG) program is designed to support innovative, experimental, and computationally challenging digital projects at different stages of their lifecycles.

Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies

The Grants to States Program is the largest source of federal funding for America’s public libraries.

IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries

The goal of the FY2020 IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries program was to support the role of museums and libraries in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

IMLS CARES Act Grants for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum and Library Services

The goal of this grant program was to assist Indian Tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in responding to the coronavirus pandemic in ways that met the immediate and future COVID-19 needs of the Native American and Native Hawaiian communities they serve.

Inspire! Grants for Small Museums

Inspire! Grants for Small Museums support small museums of all disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public.

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program

The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program supports developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public.

Museum Assessment Program

The Museum Assessment Program is designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses and plan for the future.

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture

The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program is designed to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums.

Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture

The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture program is designed to build the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities, and broadly advance the growth and development of a professional workforce in American Latino institutions.

Museums Empowered

Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff supports projects that use the transformative power of professional development and training to generate systemic change within museums of all types and sizes.

Museums for America

The Museums for America program supports museums of all sizes and disciplines in strategic, project-based efforts to serve the public.

National Leadership Grants for Libraries

National Leadership Grants for Libraries support projects that enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide by advancing theory and practice.

National Leadership Grants for Museums

National Leadership Grants for Museums support projects that address critical needs of the museum field and that have the potential to advance practice in the profession to strengthen museum services for the American public.

Native American Library Services: Basic Grants

Native American Basic Grants support existing library operations and maintain core library services for tribal communities.

Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants

Enhancement Grant projects may enhance existing library services or implement new library services for tribal communities.

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services grants support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge.

Native Hawaiian Library Services

Native Hawaiian grants enhance existing library services or implement new library services for Native Hawaiian communities.

Save America's Treasures

Save America's Treasures supports the preservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections.