The Museums Empowered (ME) program is a special initiative of the Museums for America (MFA) grant program administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The ME program supports projects that use professional development and training to generate systemic change within museums of all types and sizes. Eligible applicants are units of state, local, or tribal government, or private, non-profit organizations with tax-exempt status. The program focuses on four key areas: Digital Technology, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion, Evaluation, and Organizational Management. Applications will be evaluated based on their understanding of professional development, organizational dynamics and change, engagement of staff and leadership, and potential to generate systemic change. The application deadline is November 15, 2024, with anticipated award announcements in August 2025 and project start dates of September 1, 2025.
The total available funding for the ME program is $4,299,000, with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $250,000. Successful applicants will be required to provide a 1:1 cost share of non-federal funds. Funded projects may run for 1-3 years, and will be reviewed through a peer review process.
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