21st Century Museum Professional Program

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21st Century Museum Professional Program

Federal · THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES · #45.032

21MP has two program goals and two objectives associated with each goal: GOAL 1, Support the professional development of the museum workforce. Obj 1.1: Develop new or enhanced professional development and training programs for the museum workforce. Obj 1.2: Support assessment and evaluation of training and professional development programs to identify and share effective practices. GOAL 2, Recruit and train future museum professionals. Obj 2.1: Expand pathways into the museum field by adapting higher education programs to be more responsive to the needs of the museum workforce. Obj 2.2: Suppor

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21MP has two program goals and two objectives associated with each goal: GOAL 1, Support the professional development of the museum workforce. Obj 1.1: Develop new or enhanced professional development and training programs for the museum workforce. Obj 1.2: Support assessment and evaluation of training and professional development programs to identify and share effective practices. GOAL 2, Recruit and train future museum professionals. Obj 2.1: Expand pathways into the museum field by adapting higher education programs to be more responsive to the needs of the museum workforce. Obj 2.2: Support assessment and evaluation of recruitment, training, and higher education programs to identify and share effective practices.

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Nonprofit OrganizationStateTribalNot-for-Profit OrganizationDepartment or Agency of a U.S. State GovernmentCounty Government (inclusive of boroughs in Alaska, parishes and other governmental entities with geographic regional control and authority)Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages)Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentU.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)LocalDepartment or Agency of a U.S. Territorial Government

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Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

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