# Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/aahc-fy26-museum-grants-for-african-american-history-and-culture/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361144

> Institute of Museum and Library Services offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 35 awards worth $6.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AAHC-FY26 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 35 |
| Total funding | $6.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.309 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information.

## What the grant funds

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).

## Questions people ask

### Is AAHC-FY26 still open?

No. It closed on March 13, 2026. A newer notice is open: AAHC-FY27, closes November 13, 2026 (6 days left).

### Who can apply for Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026)?

Institute of Museum and Library Services accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2026)?

Closed March 13, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $6.0 million in total across about 35 awards.

### Who has won Museum Grants for African American History and Culture grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Blues Museum, The Museum of the African Diaspora, Motown Historical Museum. The program made 154 awards worth $25.4 million in that time.