IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants
Small planning grants for innovative ideas. Awards up to $25,000.
Last confirmed Aug 29, 2026 · IMLS
IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants: Eligibility, Deadline, and Award Questions
Who is eligible for IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants?
IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants eligibility includes nonprofit_501c3, state_local_govt, higher_ed and tribal. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.
What is the deadline for IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants?
IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants has a listed deadline of not listed. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) before submitting.
How much funding is available for IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants?
IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants lists an award size of $5K to $25K. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.
Who funds IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants?
IMLS Sparks! Ignition Grants is funded by Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID IMLS-SPARKS from imls_federal.
Eligibility facets
nonprofit_501c3, state_local_govt, higher_ed, tribal
Not restricted in source metadata, or listed in the full notice.
$5K to $25K
IMLS · IMLS-SPARKS
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