Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027) is offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services. Max award: $500,000. Applications close on Nov 13, 2026.
| Opportunity number | AAHC-FY27 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Total program funding | $6,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 32 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Category | Arts, Humanities |
Summary (excerpt)
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).…
View the official listing and apply on Grants.gov
Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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