$6m
Total funding available
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
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.
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By the Numbers
$500k
Award maximum
35
Number of awards
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Who Should Apply?
African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) with museums or archival collections.
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Application details
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Website: https://imls.gov/grants/available/museum-grants-african-american-history-and-culture
Summary: 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.
Submission: Grants.gov
Application Due Date: November 15, 2024
Allowable Use of funds: Allowable costs include those for both non-research and research projects. Allowable costs include personnel, materials and equipment, participant support costs, program evaluation, staff and volunteer training, stipends for advisors and participants, overhead, and other program-related costs. Funds for general operating, acquisition, advertising, renovation, social activities, and research projects are among unallowable costs.
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