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Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

Institute of Museum and Library Services

Deadline
November 13, 2026in 24 days
Award size
$5,000 to $500,000About 32 awards
Matching funds
RequiredYou must contribute some of the cost
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps African American museums and professionals build their skills and improve their collections. It supports projects that help museums grow and share their history. The grant is for organizations that focus on African American history and culture.

The money can pay for

  • Training for museum staff
  • Improving museum collections
  • Building museum capacity
  • Supporting African American museums

Who can apply

Organizations that are African American museums or work with African American museums and HBCUs may be eligible.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant is for African American museums and professionals, which may not match the focus of a small community nonprofit unless they are directly involved with this area.

Before you apply

  • Matching funds are required
  • Eligibility details are in the Notice of Funding Opportunity
  • The grant is for African American museums and HBCUs
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

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).

Opportunity number
AAHC-FY27
Posted
September 1, 2026
Total funding
$6 million
Eligible applicants
Others (see eligibility details)
Eligibility details
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.
Assistance listing
45.309 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Agency contact
Institute of Museum and Library Services
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov
202-653-4634
Open the official listing on Grants.govAgency’s full announcement

Nonprofits are eligible here through the “Others” category. Read the eligibility details carefully.