§ Federal grant opportunity · AAHC-FY27
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)
Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting applications for Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027). The deadline is November 13, 2026 and the published award range is $5K – $500K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Institute of Museum and Library Services
- Application deadline
- November 13, 2026
- Award range
- $5K – $500K
- Eligibility
- other
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Arts, Humanities
- Opportunity number
- AAHC-FY27
Program overview
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).
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Institute of Museum and Library Services.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before November 13, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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