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Application Deadlines are the dates by which applications must be either postmarked or submitted online. These deadline dates remain the same from year to year. Should a deadline fall on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday in a given year, the deadline is extended to the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday or federal holiday.
Archives
  Program Name Application Deadline  
Connecting to Collections:
Statewide Implementation Grants
Project Types: Conservation
Institutions: Archives, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency		 February 1
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Project Types: Awards
Institutions: Archives, Historical Society, Library, Museum 		December 15
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 February 1
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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Federally Recognized Native American Tribe
  Program Name Application Deadline  
21st Century Museum Professionals
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State or Local Government 		March 15
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
Native American Library Services: Basic Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Public Programs
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe		 March 1
Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Digital Collections/tools, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Public Programs
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe		 May 1
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians 		April 2
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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Historical Society
  Program Name Application Deadline  
21st Century Museum Professionals
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State or Local Government 		March 15
Connecting to Collections:
Statewide Implementation Grants
Project Types: Conservation
Institutions: Archives, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency		 February 1
Conservation Assessment Program
Project Types: Conservation
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, State or Local Government		 December 1
Conservation Project Support
Project Types: Conservation, Research
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, State or Local Government		 October 3
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
Museum Assessment Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Public Programs
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum		 December 1 or July 1 (2012)
Museums for America
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Public Programs, Research,
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, 		November 1
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, Professional Association, State or Local Institution of Higher Learning 		January 17
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Project Types: n/a
Institutions: Archives, Historical Society, Library, Museum 		December 15
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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Library
  Program Name Application Deadline  
Connecting to Collections:
Statewide Implementation Grants
Project Types: Conservation
Institutions: Archives, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency		 February 1
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Project Types: n/a
Institutions: Archives, Historical Society, Library, Museum 		December 15
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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Museum
  Program Name Application Deadline  
21st Century Museum Professionals
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State or Local Government 		March 15
Connecting to Collections:
Statewide Implementation Grants
Project Types: Conservation
Institutions: Archives, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency		 February 1
Conservation Assessment Program
Project Types: Conservation
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, State or Local Government		 December 1
Conservation Project Support
Project Types: Conservation, Research
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, State or Local Government		 October 1
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
Museum Assessment Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Public Programs
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum		 December 1 or July 1 (2012)
Museums for America
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Public Programs, Research,
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, 		November 1
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, Professional Association, State or Local Institution of Higher Learning 		January 17
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
National Medal for Museum and Library Service
Project Types: n/a
Institutions: Archives, Historical Society, Library, Museum 		December 15
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians 		April 2
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians
  Program Name Application Deadline  
21st Century Museum Professionals
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State or Local Government 		March 15
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians 		April 2
Native Hawaiian Library Services
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Digital Collections/tools, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Public Programs
Institutions: Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians 		May 15
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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Professional Association
  Program Name Application Deadline  
21st Century Museum Professionals
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State or Local Government 		March 15
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, Professional Association, State or Local Institution of Higher Learning 		January 17
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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Regional Organization
  Program Name Application Deadline  
21st Century Museum Professionals
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State or Local Government 		March 15
Connecting to Collections:
Statewide Implementation Grants
Project Types: Conservation
Institutions: Archives, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency		 February 1
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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State Library Administrative Agency
  Program Name Application Deadline  
Connecting to Collections:
Statewide Implementation Grants
Project Types: Conservation
Institutions: Archives, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency		 February 1
Grants to State Library Administrative Agencies
Project Types: Population-based grants to State Library Administrative Agencies
Institutions: State Library Administrative Agency		 April 2
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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State or Local Government
  Program Name Application Deadline  
21st Century Museum Professionals
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State or Local Government 		March 15
Conservation Assessment Program
Project Types: Conservation
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, State or Local Government		 December 1
Conservation Project Support
Project Types: Conservation, Research
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, State or Local Government		 October 3
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Ed.
  Program Name Application Deadline  
National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		January 31
Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Professional Development/Continuing Education, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 December 15
Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Project Types: Community Engagement, Informal Learning, and Partnerships
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education		 April/May
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Project Types: Professional Development/Continuing Education
Institutions: Historical Society, Museum, Professional Association, State or Local Institution of Higher Learning 		January 17
National Leadership Grants
Project Types: Collections Management, Community Engagement, Conservation, Demonstration, Digital Collections/tools, Formal Education, Informal Learning, Partnerships, Public Programs, Research
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
Sparks! Ignition
Project Types: Innovation
Institutions: Archives, Federally recognized Native American tribe, Historical Society, Library, Museum, Nonprofits that serve Native Hawaiians, Professional Association, Regional Organization, State Library Administrative Agency, State or Local Government, Public or Private Non-profit Institutions of Higher Education 		February 1
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