Collections Management Fund Grant
Funding Amount
Up to US $20,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The Collections Management Fund Grant, offered by Museums Alaska, supports the enhancement of collections management across Alaska's museums and cultural centers. Established in 2013, it provides funding for projects related to collections management, exhibitions, education, and programming. The program encourages applications from any department, fostering professional development and access to conservation resources. Museums Alaska, a statewide association, plays a crucial role in strengthening community engagement and preserving Alaska’s rich heritage.
About Museums Alaska
Museums Alaska is a statewide professional association that strengthens museums and cultural centers and enhances public understanding of their value through trainings, networking, professional development opportunities, grant programs, and advocacy. Museums Alaska provides services to museums, cultural organizations, and professionals across Alaska. Membership is open to all people interested in preserving and sharing Alaska’s heritage.
The Collections Management Fund, established in 2013, builds on the success of the Alaska Art Fund (previously the Art Acquisition Fund). The new fund was created by Rasmuson Foundation and is managed by Museums Alaska. The program responds to needs of the Alaska museum community to enhance collections management through professional expertise, training, and access to conservation materials and supplies.
Starting in 2022, the program was updated to allow ANY department to submit an application requesting funds for a collections-focused project—whether that be collections management, exhibitions, education, or programming.
What Museums Alaska Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 20
- Total given
- $395K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $5,500–$45K
- By dollars: Alaska 100%. Top recipient cities: Anchorage, AK; Sitka, AK; Juneau, AK.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Alutiiq Heritage Foundation · Kodiak, AK
Cmf/aaf, scholarship
$45K
Sitka Sound Science Center · Sitka, AK
Aaf, scholarship
$35K
Sealaska Heritage Institute · Juneau, AK
Cmf and aaf grant
$35K
Sheldon Jackson Museum · Sitka, AK
Aaf, scholarship
$26K
Sitka Historical Society Inc · Sitka, AK
Cmf grant
$21K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Museums
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