Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
The Institute Of Museum And Library Services
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) is designed to build the capacity of African American museums and support 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). The program has two goals, each with associated
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Helps African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities improve their services and develop their staff. Supports projects that enhance access to museum collections and professional growth.
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Grant funding to build the capacity of African American museums and HBCUs, support the growth and development of museum professionals, build institutional capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: museums, education
Region: US federal program implied
Demographics: African American History and Culture focused
Other Criteria: African American museums, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), museum service organizations, institutions of higher education (especially HBCUs), museum professionals, If federal funding request is between $100,001 and $500,000, a cost share from non-federal sources equal to or greater than the federal request is required. No cost share is required for requests between $5,000 and $100,000.
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Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $6,240,000 (minimum $6,000,000).
The application deadline is November 13, 2026.
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