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.
Greenwood Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Denver Foundation Amount: US $1,000 - US $5,000 Last Updated: December 05, 2025 Summary The Greenwood Fund Grant, managed by The Denver Foundation,…
Groundwork Grants II - Major Projects Status: ACTIVE Funder: Myriad Consulting & Training Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: June 18, 2025 Summary Groundwork Grants II - Major Projects aims to…
Hannibal Cox, Jr. (HCJ) Cultural Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $40,000 Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Hannibal Cox, Jr.…
Headley Trust: Archaeological Acquisition Fund Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Headley Trust Amount: Up to £10,000 Last Updated: February 01, 2026 Summary The Headley Trust offers grants to assist…
The purpose of this program is to support cultural institutions that offer meaningful programs in the arts and sciences, prioritizing those which enable engagement by young people and create a…
Henry Luce Foundation: American Art Program Responsive Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Henry Luce Foundation Amount: US $10,000 - US $1,000,000 Last Updated: February 28, 2026 Summary The Henry Luce…
Historic Alexandria Foundation Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Historic Alexandria Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2026 Summary The Historic Alexandria Foundation Grants aim…
History of Art Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Samuel H. Kress Foundation Last Updated: March 23, 2026 Summary The History of Art Grant Program, supported by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, aims to…
Humanities Tennessee SHARP Grant Funder: Humanities Tennessee (state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities) Award Amount: Not specified Geographic Scope: Tennessee Focus Areas: -…
IDEAL Internship Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Decorative Arts Trust Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 03, 2024 Summary The IDEAL Internship Grants, offered by the Decorative Arts Trust,…
IFPDA Foundation Curatorial Travel Grant Program Overview: Provides funding for institutionally-based print curators to attend the annual IFPDA Print Fair in New York City. Award Amount: $2,000 per…
IFPDA Foundation Grants Overview: The IFPDA Foundation provides financial support to museums and non-profit organizations for exhibitions, publications, and educational projects that promote greater…
IMLS Museums for America Grant - Accessibility and Inclusion Initiative Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Award Recipient: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in partnership with…
IMLS National Leadership Grant - Endangered Exceptional Plants Research Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Award Recipient: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Lindner Center for…
Overview Recently announced at the 2024 Cannes Festival and managed by Villa Albertine and Albertine Foundation, with the support of the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs, and in…
Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - Mahina Exhibit Project Funder: Institute for Museum and Library Services Award Amount: $99,482 Geographic Scope: Hawaii Focus Areas: - Indigenous…
Institute for Museums and Library Services: The Museums for America (MFA) program supports projects that strengthen the ability of an individual museum to serve its public. MFA has three project…
Institute of Museum and Library Services offers several grant programs. - Organization: Institute of Museum and Library Services - Type: Foundation Grant
Overview Our Mission Our mission at the Samuel H. Kress Foundation (est. 1929) is to sustain and carry out the original vision of our founder, Samuel H. Kress (1863-1955). We support the work of…
June G. Outhwaite Charitable Trust Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: June G. Outhwaite Charitable Trust Amount: US $1,000 - US $50,000 Last Updated: June 19, 2025 Summary The June G. Outhwaite Charitable…