Grant Programs

Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries (APP) supports projects that strengthen the ability of small and rural libraries and archives to serve their communities.

CAP provides small and mid-sized museums with recommendations to improve the care of their collections.

The Community Catalyst Initiative challenges museums and libraries to transform how they collaborate with their communities.

The Grants to States Program is the largest source of federal funding for America’s public libraries.

The IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries program supports the role of museums and libraries in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

The IMLS CARES Act Grants for Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum and Library Services program assists Indian Tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians in responding to the coronavirus pandemic.

Inspire! Grants are designed to inspire small museums to apply for and implement projects that address priorities identified in their strategic plan.

The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program supports developing a diverse workforce of librarians to better meet the changing learning and information needs of the American public.

The Museum Assessment Program is designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses and plan for the future.

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture support activities that build the capacity of African American museums and support the development of museum professionals.

Museums Empowered: Professional Development Opportunities for Museum Staff helps museums of all sizes and disciplines respond the evolving needs of the museum profession.

The Museums for America program supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public.

National Leadership Grants for Libraries support projects that enhance the quality of library and archive services nationwide by advancing theory and practice.

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.

Native American Basic Grants support existing library operations and maintain core library services for tribal communities.

Enhancement Grant projects may enhance existing library services or implement new library services for tribal communities.

Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services grants support Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians.

Native Hawaiian grants enhance existing library services or implement new library services for Native Hawaiian communities.

Save America's Treasures supports the preservation of nationally significant historic properties and collections.