The Institute for Museum and Library Services has restored thousands of grants canceled by the Trump administration after a federal judge ruled the executive order mandating cuts was unlawful. This is a crucial victory for democracy and the rule of law, protecting vital institutions that serve as bastions of knowledge and freedom for all Americans.
President Donald Trump is seeking to eliminate federal funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, an agency vital to supporting libraries and museums across America. This proposal represents a direct assault on the intellectual freedom, educational equity, and community vitality that are the bedrock of a healthy democracy.
President Donald Trump's proposed 2027 budget seeks to eliminate funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the primary federal agency supporting libraries and museums, by allocating only $6 million for its closure. This relentless assault on vital community institutions that serve as pillars of democracy, education, and human connection is a shocking betrayal of the American people's commitment to knowledge and freedom.