The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program, offered by the Museum Grants initiative, is designed to significantly empower African American museums and foster the comprehensive development of their dedicated professionals. This grant is specifically for enhancing institutional capacity, nurturing professional growth, and strengthening public access to museum and archival collections. Eligible entities include African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The program aims to support vital projects that build robust organizational foundations, ensure the continued growth of museum staff, and increase engagement with historical and cultural resources. Ultimately, this initiative seeks to bolster these institutions in their crucial role of preserving, interpreting, and sharing African American history and culture effectively for broader audiences.
Opportunity ID: 349271
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AAHC-FY24 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2024) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Arts Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 35 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.309 — Museum Grants for African American History and Culture |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 15, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | See the Notice of Funding Opportunity for program eligibility criteria. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Institute of Museum and Library Services |
| Description: | The Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program is designed to build the capacity of African American museums and support the growth and development of museum professionals at African American museums.
The AAHC 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). |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/museum-grants-african-american-history-and-culture |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jessica Ottley
Senior Program Officer jottley@imls.gov imls-museumgrants@imls.gov Email:imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 349271 Full Announcement-AAHC-FY24-NOFO -> fy24-oms-aahc-nofo.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jessica Ottley Senior Program Officer jottley@imls.gov imls-museumgrants@imls.gov Email: imls-museumgrants@imls.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.309 | AAHC-FY24 | Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (2024) | PKG00282867 | Aug 15, 2023 | Nov 15, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349271 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
349271 IMLS_Museum_3_0-3.0.pdf
349271 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
349271 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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