The Dusable Black History Museum And Education Center

The Dusable Black History Museum And Education Center is a non-profit organization located in Chicago, Illinois, registered in SAM.gov and dedicated to preserving and promoting African American history and culture. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the museum provides cultural and educational services with a focus on historical preservation and community engagement. The organization has been registered to receive federal awards since May 30, 2017, with its current SAM.gov registration valid until February 13, 2026. Recent federal awards demonstrate the museum's commitment to showcasing African American historical narratives and supporting cultural programming through federal agency partnerships.

In terms of federal contract awards, the museum has a limited contract history, with one notable purchase order from the Smithsonian Office of the Chief Financial Officer. This specific contract, valued at $7,500, was for the AWHI/American Women's Quarters Event featuring Bessie Coleman, completed on February 5, 2024. The contract was not set aside for any specific business type and was executed as a standard purchase order, indicating the museum's capability to provide specialized historical event support and programming to federal agencies.

The museum has been more active in securing federal grant awards, receiving significant project grants from prominent federal agencies. The National Endowment for the Humanities awarded a grant for a Juneteenth Celebration in 2025, while the Institute of Museum and Library Services provided a $100,000 grant under the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program. The IMLS grant specifically supports a comprehensive archival project involving the digital cataloging and preservation of over 1,000 boxes of materials documenting African American civic engagement in Chicago. These grants demonstrate the museum's expertise in cultural preservation, historical documentation, community programming, and archival management, with a strong emphasis on making historical materials accessible to researchers, academic institutions, and the public.