Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)
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. Offered by Institute of Museum and Library Services; awards $5K – $500K; applications due November 13, 2026.
Key Facts
- Funder
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Award amount
- $5K – $500K
- Deadline
- November 13, 2026
- Geography
- United States
- Categories
- Arts & Culture
- Status
- Open
About This Grant
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).
Full requirements and application instructions: official listing.
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