IMLS Announces Recipients of the Largest Federal Museum Grant Program

News Releases | September 8, 2026 Share This Institutions across the United States will use Museums for America funding to better serve their communities. WASHINGTON, DC — The Institute of Museum and Library Services, the nation's leading source of federal funding for museums and libraries, has just announced the recipients of its largest museum funding program; Museums for America. This year, 85 museums and related organizations across the country will receive funding to benefit the public through high-quality learning experiences, effective partnerships and collaborations, and increased access to collections. The full details of the awarded grants can be viewed with the IMLS Search Awarded Grants tool . Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on upcoming grant deadlines.