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Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) (IGSM-FY27)
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027): (IGSM-FY27). Its award ceiling of $75,000 is below the median of $1,000,000 (4th percentile). Dated 64 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 33/100. As of 2026-11-03, from Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).
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award ceiling: $75,000 · 4th percentile of 142 GrantPulse records · 0.1x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | IGSM-FY27 |
| Title | Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-09-01 |
| Close date | 2026-11-13 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $3,000,000 |
| Funding category | Arts, Humanities |
| Eligible applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Eligibility notes | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 45.301 |
| Summary | Inspire Grants for Small Museums (Inspire) is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program designed to support small museums of all disciplines, including small rural or small remote institutions and small museums that have not previously received federal funding. The program funds project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. The goal of the Inspire program is to build the capacity of small museums to provide museum services to their communities through supporting the development of experiential learning and discovery in small museums, and the management and care of collec |
| Agency contact | [email protected] |
| award ceiling percentile | 4th of 142 (median $1,000,000, 0.1x median) |
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- Record date: 2026-09-01
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) and 9 IMLS peers
- IMLS GrantPulse records like this one: 9
- Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)'s award ceiling: 4th percentile of 142 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every IMLS peer: $1,800 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
33 / 100 Plain-English Eligibility Score
- Only 9 days until the deadline.
- Award ceiling of $75,000 suits small organizations.
What is the GrantPulse record for Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027)?
Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) (IGSM-FY27) from Institute of Museum and Library Services: posted, award ceiling $75,000.
How does Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) compare to other GrantPulse records?
Its award ceiling of $75,000 is below the median (4th percentile); smaller records often move faster and face less competition. It is 64 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Plain-English Eligibility Score of 33/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
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Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Combined award ceilings | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) | IMLS | $75,000 | 4th | 2026-09-01 |
| Annual Program Statement (APS) For Fiscal Year 2026 | DOS | $200,000 | 11th | 2026-05-06 |
| Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (Region 3) | DOT | $231,183 | 11th | 2026-10-01 |
| Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales | DOS | $375,000 | 23rd | 2026-03-19 |
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