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Museums for America (MFA) 2026: Funding for museum education, exhibits, partnerships, and collections

Museums for America (MFA) supports museums of all sizes and disciplines with project-based funding. Eligible projects strengthen public service through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. The program is designed to help museums deliver meaningful community impact.

The Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities.

Funding Source

Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $21.7M
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility requirements.

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