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Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026)

This grant program supports African American museums and selected partners at HBCUs to build institutional capacity and strengthen the museum workforce. Funding is intended for projects that develop museum professionals, improve museum operations, and expand public access to museum and archival collections.

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 institutio…

Funding Source

Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $6M
Award Ceiling: $500,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

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