ALHC-FY26: Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2026)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027) (ALHC-FY27). Status: Closes November 13, 2026 (6 days left). It is in our archive of Institute of Museum and Library Services notices from 2026.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed January 28, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$6.0 million
- Expected awards16
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
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Key dates
| Posted | January 13, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 13, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture awards averaged $387,115; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (45.033) awarded $4.3 million across 11 grant awards, an average of $387,115 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of El Paso | Texas | 1 | $500,000 |
| El Museo Latino | Nebraska | 1 | $499,999 |
| National Museum of Mexican Art | Illinois | 1 | $476,696 |
| La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley | California | 1 | $464,250 |
| The National Museum of Puerto RI | Illinois | 1 | $440,878 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, ALHC-FY27, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
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.