WASHINGTON, DC— The Institute of Museum and Library Services is now accepting applications for eight museum grant programs. Museums and related organizations across the United States are encouraged to apply to the programs below by November 15, 2024. 

Supports projects that offer professional development to the current museuworkforce and create opportunities to train and recruit future museum professionals

Supports small museums of all disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public. 

Builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. 

Build the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities, and broadly advance the growth and development of a professional workforce in American Latino institutions. 

Supports projects that use the transformative power of professional development and training to generate systemic change within museums of all types and sizes. 

Supports museums of all sizes and disciplines in strategic, project-based efforts to serve the public. 

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. 

Support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in sustaining heritage, culture, and knowledge. 

To ensure a complete understanding of the programs’ policies and recommendations, applicants should review the Notices of Funding Opportunity carefully and make use of applicant resources.