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Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026)
Institute of Museum and Library Services
AAHC-FY26
IMLS
General Information
$6,000,000
Est. Program Funding:
Est. Program Funding:
March 13, 2026
Closing Date:
Closing Date:
35
Expected No. of Awards
Expected No. of Awards
$500,000
Award Ceiling
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
AAHC-FY26
Owning Agency:
IMLS
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
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).
| Response Date | Mar 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Jan 13, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST |
| Archive Date | |
| Award Ceiling | 500,000 |
| Award Floor | 5,000 |
| Cost Sharing | Yes |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/museum-grants-for-african-american-history-and-culture |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 45.309: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
- Austin
- Atlanta
- Boston
- Memphis
- Washington D.C.
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