# Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/aahc-fy27-museum-grants-for-african-american-history-and-culture/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363770

> Institute of Museum and Library Services is offering grants of up to $500,000 (at least $5,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 32 awards worth $6.0 million in total. Applications close on November 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | AAHC-FY27 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 32 |
| 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

### Who can apply for Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2027)?

Institute of Museum and Library Services accepts 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 (2027)?

Closes November 13, 2026 (13 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $6.0 million in total across about 32 awards.