How much funding does Great American Treasures Museum Alliance Grant provide?

Great American Treasures Museum Alliance Grant provides $2,500 - $12,500 in funding.

When is the deadline for Great American Treasures Museum Alliance Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Great American Treasures Museum Alliance Grant offered?

Great American Treasures Museum Alliance Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Great American Treasures Museum Alliance Grant

The National Society of the Colonial

Foundation Annual Grants for Museums History Grants

Funding Amount

$2,500 - $12,500

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Note: Specific application procedures and deadlines are managed annually.”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

NSCDA member museum properties
Great American Treasures designated sites
Award Amount: Grants range from $2,500 to $12,500
Recurrence: Awarded annually

Overview

The Great American Treasures Museum Alliance Grant is designed to support NSCDA museum properties as they work to explore the nation's history through ongoing preservation efforts.

Geographic Scope: NSCDA member museum sites (Great American Treasures destinations)

Focus Areas:

Preservation efforts of historical buildings, collections, gardens, and other historical trusts
Project focus varies annually (2025 focus: "Untold Stories" - uncovering and sharing untold stories of people, events, material culture, and perspectives at NSCDA sites)

Eligibility:

NSCDA member museum properties
Great American Treasures designated sites

Recent Recipients (2023-2024):

Peachfield (2024): $6,500 for bed rug stabilization and cleaning
Andrew Low House (2024): $9,500 for portrait conservation
Mount Clare Museum (2024): $9,000 for art conservator assessments and restoration
Hermann-Grima House (2023): Balcony repairs on enslaved quarters
Hoover-Minthorn House (2023): Deferred maintenance addressing
Powder Magazine (2023): Forged iron door restoration
Address: 2715 Q Street NW, Washington, D.C., 20007
Phone: 202-337-2288

How to Apply

Application Process

2025 Grant Status: Applications closed for 2025; thank you message posted

Grant Focus for 2025: "Untold Stories" - Projects which uncover and share untold stories of people, events, material culture, and perspectives at NSCDA Great American Treasures sites

For More Information:

Contact the Great American Treasures Coordinator
FAQs available for 2025 Museum Alliance Grant

Note: Specific application procedures and deadlines are managed annually. Interested applicants should contact the NSCDA for current year application details.

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