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Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027)

Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian (LB21) projects build a library and archival workforce that can meet the information needs of communities of all types and sizes and increase the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and library and information science graduate programs across the country.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
How much$75K to $1 million per award; about 35 awards; $8.5 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #LB21-FY27
Assistance listing45.313
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027)

The Native American Basic Grants (NAB) program assists eligible Native Communities in establishing, sustaining, and improving library services and operations with their communities.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyfederally recognized tribes
How much$6,000 to $10K per award; about 170 awards; $1.7 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NAG-BASIC-FY27
Assistance listing45.311
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027)

National Leadership Grants for Libraries (NLG-L) projects enhance the quality of library services nationwide.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
How much$25K to $1 million per award; about 45 awards; $12 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NLG-LIBRARIES-FY27
Assistance listing45.312
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027)

The Native Hawaiian Library Services (NH) program is designed to assist Native Hawaiian serving organizations in sustaining and improving library services with their communities.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
How much$50K to $150K per award; about 5 awards; $750K total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NAG-HAWAIIAN-FY27
Assistance listing45.311
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027)

The Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants program (NAE) assists eligible Native Communities in sustaining and improving library services with their communities.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyfederally recognized tribes
How much$50K to $150K per award; about 25 awards; $3.5 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NAG-ENHANCEMENT-FY27
Assistance listing45.311
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)

The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
How much$50K to $750K per award; about 17 awards; $8 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NLG-M-FY27
Assistance listing45.312
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)

The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) program supports projects that build the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities and advance the growth and development of a professional workforce in American Latino cultural institutions.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
How much$5,000 to $500K per award; about 16 awards; $6 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #ALHC-FY27
Assistance listing45.033
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027)

The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program (NANH) supports Native American Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
How much$5,000 to $250K per award; about 20 awards; $3.8 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #NANH-FY27
Assistance listing45.308
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

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.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
How much$100K to $500K per award; about 8 awards; $2 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #21MP-FY27
Assistance listing45.032
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Museums for America (2027)

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.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.
How much$5,000 to $350K per award; about 122 awards; $22 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #MFA-FY27
Assistance listing45.301
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)

Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines, including small rural or small remote institutions and small museums that have not previously received federal funding.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
How much$5,000 to $75K per award; about 75 awards; $3 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #IGSM-FY27
Assistance listing45.301
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
How much$5,000 to $500K per award; about 32 awards; $6 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #AAHC-FY27
Assistance listing45.309
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Museums Empowered (2027)

Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, designed to support projects that use learning and training to generate change and growth within museums of all types and sizes.

FromInstitute of Museum and Library Services
Who can applyothers (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesSee the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
How much$5,000 to $350K per award; about 20 awards; $4.3 million total
DeadlineFri, Nov 13, 2026 (21 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts, Humanities
TypeGrant
Opportunity #ME-FY27
Assistance listing45.301
PostedTue, Sep 1, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (12/26)

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.

FromNational Endowment for the Arts
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), school districts, public colleges and universities and 3 more types
How much$10K to $100K per award
DeadlineMon, Dec 7, 2026 (45 days left)
CategoryArts
TypeGrant
Opportunity #2027FCAHDOM01
Assistance listing45.201
PostedFri, Jun 26, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (3/27)

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.

FromNational Endowment for the Arts
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), school districts, public colleges and universities and 3 more types
How much$10K to $100K per award
DeadlineMon, Mar 8, 2027 (136 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts
TypeGrant
Opportunity #2027FCAH02
Assistance listing45.201
PostedFri, Jun 26, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (6/27)

See the application guidelines and instructions at arts.gov for more information.

FromNational Endowment for the Arts
Who can applystate governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), school districts, public colleges and universities and 3 more types
How much$10K to $100K per award
DeadlineMon, Jun 7, 2027 (227 days left)
CategoryArts
TypeGrant
Opportunity #2027FCAHDOM02
Assistance listing45.201
PostedFri, Jun 26, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international…

FromBureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Who can apply501(c)(3) nonprofits
How muchup to $475K per award
DeadlineThu, Jan 1, 2099 (26368 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts
TypeGrant
Opportunity #DFOP0017180
Assistance listing19.415
PostedFri, Jul 17, 2026

Official posting

Open grant

Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales

The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international…

FromBureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs
Who can apply501(c)(3) nonprofits
How muchup to $375K per award
DeadlineThu, Jan 1, 2099 (26368 days left)
Matching fundsYes: you must put up some of your own money or in-kind match
CategoryArts
TypeGrant
Opportunity #DFOP0017204
Assistance listing19.415
PostedThu, Mar 19, 2026

Official posting

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U.S. Embassy Cairo Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement

PDS Cairo invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties and mutual understanding between the United States and Egypt through cultural, economic, educational, and professional programming.

FromU.S. Mission to Egypt
Who can apply501(c)(3) nonprofits, other nonprofits (non-501(c)(3)), individuals, others (see eligibility notes)
Eligibility notesAs stated in the APS
How muchAmount not stated
DeadlineNo deadline listed. Check the official posting.
CategoryOther, Arts, Education
TypeCooperative agreement, Grant, Other
Opportunity #PDS-CAIRO-001-FY25
Assistance listing19.040
PostedWed, Apr 23, 2025

Heads-up: Forecast: not open yet. Dates and amounts are the agency's estimates.

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