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Trump Restores Federal Grants for Libraries and Museums

12/5/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reinstated federal library and museum grants after a court ruled the cuts unlawful.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the restoration of all grants.
A lawsuit by 21 state attorneys general led to the ruling that only Congress decides federal funding.
In 2024, the IMLS awarded $266.7 million in grants to support essential libraries and museums.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration reinstated federal library and museum grants after a court ruled the cuts unlawful.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) announced the restoration of all grants.
A lawsuit by 21 state attorneys general led to the ruling that only Congress decides federal funding.
In 2024, the IMLS awarded $266.7 million in grants to support essential libraries and museums.