# Museums for America (2027) (MFA-FY27)

**Plain-English Eligibility Score:** 33/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | MFA-FY27 |
| Title | Museums for America (2027) |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | posted |
| Posted / open date | 2026-09-01 |
| Close date | 2026-11-13 |
| Award ceiling | $350,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Estimated total funding | $21,699,000 |
| 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 requirements. |
| CFDA / Assistance listing | 45.301 |
| Summary | he Museums for America (MFA) program invests in museums of all sizes – from small to large – and disciplines in project-based efforts to serve the public through educational programs and exhibits, community partnerships, and collections stewardship activities. |
| Agency contact | imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |

## Why this score
- Only 9 days until the deadline.
- Award ceiling of $350,000 suits small organizations.

Source: Grants.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) (https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363768). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:06.385Z.
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