Museums for America in Illinois
Museums for America (45.301) awarded $7.0 million to recipients in Illinois in 46 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 5.3% of the program's national total. Field Museum of Natural History received the most, $650,529.
- Awarded in Illinois$7.0 million
- Awards46
- Share of the program5.3%
- Rank among states4th of 52
- National total$132 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 14 | $2.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 9 | $1.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 12 | $1.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 10 | $1.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 1 | $24,928 |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Museum of Natural History | State and local governments | 3 | $650,529 |
| National Museum of Mexican Art | State and local governments | 4 | $647,956 |
| The Lincoln Park Zoological Society | State and local governments | 2 | $498,005 |
| Chicago Historical Society | State and local governments | 2 | $479,609 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art | State and local governments | 2 | $457,501 |
| The Morton Arboretum | State and local governments | 2 | $430,813 |
| Dupage Childres Museum | State and local governments | 2 | $332,229 |
| The National Public Housing Museum | State and local governments | 2 | $332,156 |
| Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University | State and local governments | 2 | $326,255 |
| The Chicago Zoological Society | State and local governments | 2 | $324,065 |
Open opportunities under this program
Questions people ask
How much Museums for America money goes to Illinois?
$7.0 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 46 awards. Illinois ranks 4th of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Museums for America money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is Field Museum of Natural History, with $650,529 in 3 awards. Next are National Museum of Mexican Art and The Lincoln Park Zoological Society.
Can organizations in Illinois apply now?
Yes, 3 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Museums for America in other states
Other large programs in Illinois
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant