Home › By category Arts Grants Open Now (Oct 2026): Deadlines & Max Awards As of 2026-10-18 , 22 open grants are listed here; 13 close within 30 days and the soonest deadline is Nov 13, 2026 . The median maximum award is $350,000 (20 of 22 list an amount). Most come from Institute of Museum and Library Services (13).
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Open grants Open grants. Source: Grants.gov Grant Agency Max award Closes Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $500,000 Nov 13, 2026 Inspire Grants for Small Museums (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $75,000 Nov 13, 2026 Museums for America (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $350,000 Nov 13, 2026 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $500,000 Nov 13, 2026 Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $500,000 Nov 13, 2026 Museums Empowered (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $350,000 Nov 13, 2026 Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $250,000 Nov 13, 2026 Native Hawaiian Library Services Grants (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $150,000 Nov 13, 2026 Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $150,000 Nov 13, 2026 Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $10,000 Nov 13, 2026 National Leadership Grants for Museums (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $750,000 Nov 13, 2026 National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $1,000,000 Nov 13, 2026 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (2027) Institute of Museum and Library Services $1,000,000 Nov 13, 2026 NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 1, FY2027 (12/26) National Endowment for the Arts $100,000 Dec 7, 2026 NEA Arts and Artifacts International Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (3/27) National Endowment for the Arts $100,000 Mar 8, 2027 NEA Arts and Artifacts Domestic Indemnity Program 2, FY2027 (6/27) National Endowment for the Arts $100,000 Jun 7, 2027 Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Art Biennales Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs $375,000 Jan 1, 2099 Annual Program Statement for U.S. Presentation at International Architecture Biennales Bureau Of Educational and Cultural Affairs $475,000 Jan 1, 2099 U.S. Embassy Cairo Public Diplomacy Section Annual Program Statement U.S. Mission to Egypt Not specified Forecast State Electronic Crash Data Collection National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Not specified Forecast AFCP 2020 Small Grants Competition U.S. Mission to Egypt $200,000 Forecast AFCP 2020 Small Grants Competition U.S. Mission to Egypt $800,000 Forecast
FAQ How many grants are open right now? 22 opportunities are listed on this page as of 2026-10-18 , based on Grants.gov public data.
Which one closes first? Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027) (Institute of Museum and Library Services) closes on Nov 13, 2026 .
What is the largest award listed? National Leadership Grants for Libraries (2027) offers up to $1,000,000.
Is it free to apply? Yes. Applying for federal grants is free and is done on official sites such as Grants.gov. Never pay for a list of grants.
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