This grant, offered through the National Leadership Grants for Museums program, is for the purpose of funding projects that address critical needs within the museum field. Its aim is to advance professional practices, enabling museums to improve services for the American public. The program supports projects across five key categories: Collections Care and Public Access, focusing on stewardship and accessibility; Data, Analysis, and Assessment, for informed decision-making; Digital Platforms and Applications, enhancing online engagement; Diversity and Inclusion, broadening participation; and Professional Development, to cultivate a skilled workforce. This grant seeks to foster innovation and elevate the museum profession’s capacity.
Opportunity ID: 328711
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-M-FY21 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Museums (2021) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 16, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | 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 so that museums can improve services for the American public. This program has five project categories: Collections Care and Public Access; Data, Analysis, and Assessment; Digital Platforms and Applications; Diversity and Inclusion; and Professional Development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/national-leadership-grants-museums |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Helen Wechsler, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, 202-653-4779, hwechsler@imls.gov; Mark Isaksen, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, 202-653-4667, misaksen@imls.gov
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov Email:imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Helen Wechsler, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, 202-653-4779, hwechsler@imls.gov; Mark Isaksen, Supervisory Grants Management Specialist, 202-653-4667, misaksen@imls.gov imls-museumgrants@imls.gov Email: imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.312 | NLG-M-FY21 | National Leadership Grants for Museums (2021) | PKG00263069 | Aug 18, 2020 | Nov 16, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328711 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
328711 IMLS_Supplementary-1.0.pdf
328711 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
328711 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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