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Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026)

Institute of Museum and Library Services · AAHC-FY26

Closed

Award Range

$5K – $500K

Total Program Funding

$6.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

March 13, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026). Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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... $5,000-$500,000 per award; $6,000,000 total program funding; ~35 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information
•Cost sharing/matching required
•Deadline: 2026-03-13

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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).