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21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services · 21MP-FY27 · Deadline: November 13, 2026 · Advertised ceiling: $500k
Program-level history — this opportunity doesn't publish per-opportunity awards, so these numbers describe its parent program (CFDA 45.032, 21st Century Museum Professional Program), not this competition alone. Labeled that way on purpose.
16 unique recipients in the sample; 0 repeat winners.
range $101k – $500k
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Applicants here typically receive far less than the advertised ceiling: the program median is $277k against a $500k ceiling (55%). Budgets far above the median need a story; budgets far below leave money on the table.
Listing summary
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 practices in the museum field.
Eligibility: Others · Categories: Arts, Humanities · official listing ↗
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