Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2026)
ID: 361146Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Award Range

$5K - $500K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is inviting applications for the FY 2026 Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) program, which aims to support American Latino museums in enhancing their capacity to serve communities and develop a professional workforce. Eligible applicants include state, local, or Tribal governments, private non-profit organizations, museum service organizations, and institutions of higher education focused on American Latino life, art, history, or culture. This funding opportunity, totaling $6 million with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $500,000, emphasizes projects that address identified needs and outline clear work plans with measurable results. Applications are due by March 13, 2026, and must be submitted through Grants.gov, with further details available at the IMLS website or by contacting imls-museumgrants@imls.gov.

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    The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Office of Museum Services (OMS) invites applications for the FY 2026 Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) program. This funding opportunity, totaling $6,000,000 with individual awards ranging from $5,000 to $500,000, aims to support American Latino museums in preserving history, fostering appreciation for American heritage, utilizing new technologies, and promoting civil dialogue. Eligible applicants include units of state, local, or Tribal government, private non-profit organizations, museum service organizations, or institutions of higher education that focus primarily on American Latino life, art, history, or culture. Projects should align with ALHC program goals of building museum capacity and developing a professional workforce, addressing identified needs, and outlining clear work plans and measurable results. Applications are due by March 13, 2026, and must be submitted through Grants.gov, requiring prior registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Cost share is allowed but not required. Review criteria focus on project justification, work plan, and results, with award notifications anticipated in August 2026. Awardees must comply with federal administrative and reporting requirements.
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