Grants for Museums provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
CARES Relief Grants Overview: Emergency relief grants awarded to nonprofits in Wisconsin during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding was provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) as part…
The purpose of this program is to fund exhibitions, publications, symposia, lectures, and academic programs that provide promising new insights into the funding agency's collection fields.…
Carpenter Foundation - Asian Art Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation Last Updated: May 31, 2025 Summary The E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation,…
CFSNY: Arts and Culture Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Community Foundation for South Central New York Amount: US $5,001 - US $20,000 Last Updated: December 08, 2025 Summary The Arts and…
Charles D. Berry Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Charles D. Berry Foundation Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Charles D. Berry Foundation, established in 2018 by Chuck Berry, aims…
Children’s Museums Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Minnesota Humanities Center Amount: Up to US $100,000 Last Updated: September 16, 2025 Summary The Minnesota Humanities Center is providing $1.5…
Coby Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Coby Foundation Last Updated: November 01, 2025 Summary The Coby Foundation Grant is dedicated to supporting non-profit organizations in the Mid-Atlantic…
Overview _NOTE: This grant program is currently unfunded. _ Collections Assessment Grant Program The Collections Assessment Grant Program (CAG) provides small and mid-sized museums with a free…
Collections Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Terra Foundation for American Art Amount: US $25,000 - US $75,000 Last Updated: January 15, 2026 Summary The Terra Foundation for American Art offers…
Collections Management Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Museums Alaska Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 12, 2025 Summary The Collections Management Fund Grant, offered by Museums Alaska,…
Collections-Related Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Carl And Marilynn Thoma Foundation Last Updated: April 19, 2024 Summary The Carl & Marilynn Thoma Foundation offers Collections-Related Grants for…
Community Enhancement Program Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: San Diego County Last Updated: December 26, 2025 Summary The Community Enhancement Program, funded by San Diego County, supports local…
Community Fund Grants: Arts & Culture Status: ACTIVE Funder: Akron Community Foundation Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Akron Community Foundation offers Community Fund Grants focused on…
Competitive Community Grant- Arts & Culture ( Fall cycle) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Santa Fe Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: January 29, 2026 Summary Overview…
Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship: Senior Fellow Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Metropolitan Museum Of Art Amount: Up to US $63,000 Last Updated: September 30, 2025 Summary The…
Craft Research Fund Exhibition Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Center For Craft Creativity & Design Inc Amount: Up to US $15,000 Last Updated: August 25, 2025 Summary The Craft Research Fund…
CSA Angels Project Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: Up to US $2,500 in in-kind support Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The CSA Angels Project, initiated in…
CSA College and University Collection Care Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The CSA College and University Collection…
CSA Midwest Region: Otto Thieme Memorial Internship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: US $2,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The CSA Midwest Region: Otto…
CSA Small Museum Collection Care Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: US $1,500 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The CSA Small Museum Collection Care Grant provides…