This grant is for the purpose of funding projects designed to address the most critical needs identified within the national museum field. It specifically seeks to support initiatives that demonstrate significant potential to advance professional practices and methodologies across museum operations. The program aims to strengthen the overall quality and accessibility of museum services provided to the American public, ensuring these vital cultural institutions remain dynamic, relevant, and impactful. Applicants are encouraged to propose innovative projects that contribute to the broader advancement of the museum sector, fostering leadership, research, and collaborative efforts. This grant empowers museums to develop solutions, enhance public engagement, and cultivate best practices for the benefit of communities nationwide. The focus is on projects that can serve as models for the entire field.
Opportunity ID: 343144
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | NLG-M-FY23 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | National Leadership Grants for Museums (2023) |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
Assistance Listings: | 45.312 — National Leadership Grants |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Aug 15, 2022 |
Last Updated Date: | Aug 15, 2022 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2022 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2022 |
Archive Date: | – |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,800,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria. |
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 to strengthen museum services for the American public. |
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 hwechsler@imls.gov Jeannette Thomas |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 343144 Full Announcement-NLG-M-FY23-NOFO -> fy23-oms-nlgm-nofo.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | Helen Wechsler Supervisory Grants Management Specialist hwechsler@imls.gov Jeannette Thomas |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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45.312 | NLG-M-FY23 | National Leadership Grants for Museums (2023) | PKG00276405 | Aug 15, 2022 | Nov 15, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
343144 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
343144 IMLS_Supplementary_3_0-3.0.pdf
343144 IMLS_Museum_2_0-2.0.pdf
343144 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
343144 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf