Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2025)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- AAHC-FY25
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 to $500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Categories
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- Arts
- Humanities
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), provides funding to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at these institutions. The program supports projects that nurture museum professionals, build organizational capacity, and increase access to museum and archival collections at African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Applications will be evaluated based on criteria related to the project justification, work plan, and results. The application deadline is November 15, 2024, and award decisions are anticipated by June 2025.
The total funding available through this opportunity is $6,000,000, with an expected 35 awards ranging from $5,000 to $500,000. Projects are anticipated to be performed from July 2025 through June 2028. Eligible applicants include units of state/local/tribal government, private nonprofits with tax-exempt status, museum service organizations focused on African American life and culture, and HBCUs. Cost share is required for large projects ($100,001-$500,000) at a 1:1 ratio.
Synopsis
The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program is designed to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums. The AAHC 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).
Files
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| fy25-oms-aahc-NOFO.pdf | ||
| fy25-oms-aahc-NOFO.pdf |
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