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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/alhc-fy26-museum-grants-for-american-latino-history-and-culture/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361146

> 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 16 awards worth $6.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 13, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | ALHC-FY26 |
| Agency | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 13, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 16 |
| Total funding | $6.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.033 |

## Who can apply

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

See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.

## What the grant funds

The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) program supports projects that build the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums to serve their communities and advance the growth and development of a professional workforce in American Latino cultural institutions.

## Questions people ask

### Is ALHC-FY26 still open?

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

### Who can apply for Museum Grants for American Latino 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 American Latino 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 16 awards.

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

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were City of El Paso, El Museo Latino, National Museum of Mexican Art. The program made 11 awards worth $4.3 million in that time.