CWAM Grants

The CWAM Grants program, offered by the Colorado-Wyoming Association of Museums, aims to enhance professionalism in the CWAM region. Grants support new projects, such as improved collections storage, disaster planning, and staff training, with no financial match required. Organizations must be 501(c)3 nonprofits or local government agencies and CWAM institutional members in good standing. Applications for ongoing projects will not be considered, and recipients must submit a final report by October 31, 2026.

The purpose of the CWAM Grants program is to advance professionalism throughout the CWAM region. Often times it takes a small amount of cash to make a good program a great program. It can mean the difference between adequate lighting and great lighting, sufficient collections storage and appropriate collections storage, basic programming and exceptional programming.

Eligibility

Organizations can be independent 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations or owned and operated by such organizations or by local government agencies.
Applicants must be CWAM Institutional Members in good standing.
A financial match is not required.
All grant recipients are required to submit a final report in the form of an article, with images, for the CWAM website. Final reports are due on or before October 31, 2026.Institutions may only submit one application per year.Examples of projects suitable for funding:Improved collections storage;Disaster planning;Website enhancement;Exhibit planning or construction;Staff training/consultant fees; orComputer software upgrades.
You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. Applicants must be CWAM Institutional Members in good standing.

Ineligibility

Funding is not available for ongoing projects.Examples of projects NOT suitable for funding:One time entertainment;Salaries or stipends;                 Volunteer/staff recognition awards;Travel; orGeneral operating support.