How much funding does Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts Grant provide?

Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts Grant provides $249,668 in funding.

When is the deadline for Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts Grant

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Funding Amount

$249,668

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Museums for America, Community Anchors and Catalysts Grant

Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Overview: Grant funding decolonization initiatives and community-driven projects that address cultural colonialism, honor community priorities, and develop community-led exhibits and educational programming.

Geographic Scope: United States

Focus Areas:

Decolonization of museums

Community-centered work and community-driven initiatives

Development of exhibits telling contemporary community stories from their own perspectives

Educational programming addressing legacies of colonialism

Addressing historical inequities and fostering equitable learning

Eligible Applicants: Museums committed to decolonization and community accountability

What is Funded:

Concept-development for exhibits

Schematic design of exhibits

Educational programming development

Community consultation and engagement

Project implementation

Example Award: The Museum of Us received $249,668 in 2020 to develop plans for a community-driven and community-led exhibit and educational programming centered on contemporary Kumeyaay stories from the community's own perspective

Previous Funding: IMLS also awarded a Community Anchors Grant to the Museum of Us in 2017