Large Grants ($100K–$1M) for Museum

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 24 Large Grants ($100K–$1M) for Museum — 15 open right now, across 8 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $800K. The next application deadline is September 14, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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24total grants
15open now
8agencies
$1K–$800Kfunding range
Sep 14next deadline
OPEN Hard to apply

National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027)

The National Leadership Grants for Museums program (NLG-M) invests in projects that address critical needs of the museum field. NLG-M projects have the potential to advance…

🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services 📋 CFDA 45.312 ⏰ Nov 13, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $750,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

Museums Empowered (2027)

Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff is a special initiative of the Museums for America grant program, designed to support projects that use learning…

🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services 📋 CFDA 45.301 ⏰ Nov 13, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $350,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)

The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) program supports projects that build the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve…

🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services 📋 CFDA 45.033 ⏰ Nov 13, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)

The 21st Century Museum Professionals (21MP) grant program supports projects that build career pathways, strengthen professional networks, and identify and share effective workforce education and training…

🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services 📋 CFDA 45.032 ⏰ Nov 13, 2026 💰 $100,000 – $500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Museums for America (2027)

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…

🏛 Institute of Museum and Library Services 📋 CFDA 45.301 ⏰ Nov 13, 2026 💰 $5,000 – $350,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Archaeometry

The Archaeology Program administers an annual Archaeometry competition with a target date of December 1. The goal is to fund projects in two main categories: To…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.075 ⏰ Dec 1, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

Collections Stewardship

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections & Infrastructure is accepting applications for Collections Stewardship, a program to advance the preservation and availability…

🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities 📋 CFDA 45.037 ⏰ Dec 15, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many large grants ($100k–$1m) for museum are available?
Grantoria currently lists 24 large grants ($100k–$1m) for museum, of which 15 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is September 14, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $800K, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse large grants ($100k–$1m) for museum, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.