Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026)
Posted: Jan 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 03/13/2026
Funding Information
Estimated Total Funding
$6,000,000
Award Ceiling
$500,000
Award Floor
$5,000
Expected Number of Awards
35
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.
Description
The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. The program supports projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Synopsis
The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program builds the capacity of African American museums and supports the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. The program supports projects that nurture museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 45.309 - Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Contact Information
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Contact: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Email: imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
Phone: 202-653-4634
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 2
Last Updated: Jan 28, 2026 12:57:36 PM EST
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