The national association of latino arts and culture (nalac) will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the nalac leadership institute that has been serving the field for the…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture $385,000 on September 1, 2026, under the Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture program (CFDA 45.033) to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the NALAC Leadership Institute.

The recipient will hire an expert consultant to execute a multi-method field engagement process reaching a broad cross-section of stakeholders to gather field-informed guidance on curriculum content, program structure, recruitment strategies, and participant support mechanisms. Data from all engagement activities will be synthesized into actionable recommendations, including updated curriculum content, adjustments to program delivery methods, and expanded support mechanisms. The project will develop a long-term impact measurement framework to track career trajectories of fellows. These improvements aim to strengthen the leadership pipeline for museums, cultural organizations, and preservation institutions stewarding American Latino history and culture, ensuring future leaders are equipped to guide institutions responsibly and sustainably while fostering public trust and broad community engagement.

Work is performed in San Antonio, Texas. The period of performance runs through August 31, 2029.

The national association of latino arts and culture (nalac) will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the effectiveness of the nalac leadership institute that has been serving the field for the past 25 years. Project activities include hiring an expert consultant to conduct a multi-method field engagement process to reach a broad cross-section of stakeholders, gather field-informed guidance to address curriculum content, program structure, recruitment strategies, and participant support mechanisms that better serve fellows. Data from all engagement activities will be synthesized into a set of actionable recommendations including updated curriculum content, adjustments to program delivery methods, expanded support mechanisms including the development of a long-term, impact measurement framework to track the career trajectories of fellows. These improvements will help ensure that future leaders are equipped to guide institutions responsibly and sustainably, fostering public trust and broad community engagement. The project will result in a stronger leadership pipeline for the museums, cultural organizations, and preservation institutions that steward american latino history and culture.