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Museums Empowered (2026): Training to Grow and Transform Museums

Museums Empowered (ME) is part of the Museums for America grant program and funds museum projects focused on professional development and training. The goal is to drive change and growth in museums of all types and sizes. Applicants should plan learning and capacity-building activities that lead to measurable improvements within their organizations.

Museums Empowered (ME) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program that supports projects that use professional development and training to generate change and growth within museums of all types and sizes.

Funding Source

Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $4.3M
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.

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