Institute of Museum and Library Services
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)
ActiveDecision brief
- Who can apply
- Not specified
- Award amount
- $5K – $500K
- Deadline
- 30 days — Nov 13, 2026
- Geography
- National
- Application notesHigh effort
- Match funding required
- Federal application
- 32 awards expected — competitive
Next step
Apply at Grants.gov
Match funding required
This grant requires the applicant to contribute a portion of the project cost (cost-sharing or matching). Confirm the match percentage and eligible match sources in the full program guidelines before applying.
Focus areas
About this grant
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).
Additional details
- CFDA / ALN Number
- 45.309
- Program Title
- Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
- Expected Awards
- 32
- Estimated Total Funding
- Up to $6M
- Funding Instrument
- Grant
- Source
- Grants.gov · View original listing
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