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.
Museum Grant Program (FL) Status: ACTIVE Funder: Franklin County Tourist Development Council Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: June 23, 2025 Summary The Museum Grant Program in Franklin County,…
Museum on Main Street Minigrants Status: Currently accepting applications (as of 2026) Geographic Scope: Kentucky Overview: Since 1994, Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibitions from the Smithsonian…
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…
National Film Preservation Foundation helps archives, historical societies, libraries, museums, and universities preserve and make available American films that are not likely to survive without…
National Leadership Grants for Museums Status: ACTIVE Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Amount: US $50,000 - US $750,000 Last Updated: March 17, 2026 Summary The National…
National NAGPRA Program - Consultation and Documentation Grant Funder: National Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) program Overview: Grant funding consultation,…
NC Science Museums Grants The NC Science Museums Grant Program provides operational support to eligible museums across North Carolina. - Category: Art & Culture
NC Science Museums Grants - Tier One Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: January 17, 2025 Summary The NC Science Museums…
NC Science Museums Grants - Tier Two Funding Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Amount: Up to US $60,000 Last Updated: January 09, 2025 Summary The NC Science Museums…
Neely Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Otto & Edna Neely Foundation Last Updated: March 12, 2026 Summary The Neely Foundation Grant supports various programs in the Phoenix East Valley,…
Nicor Gas: Pillar Grants - Community Enrichment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Nicor Gas Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: October 02, 2024 Summary Nicor Gas offers Pillar Grants for Community…
North Carolina Science Museums Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Amount: Up to US $75,000 Last Updated: April 21, 2025 Summary The North…
NYSCA/GHHN Conservation Treatment Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hudson Heritage Network Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The NYSCA/GHHN Conservation…
NYSCA/GHHN Grants - Site Assessment Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hudson Heritage Network Amount: Up to US $1,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The NYSCA/GHHN Grants for Site Assessment…
NYSCA/GHHN Preservation Supplies Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Greater Hudson Heritage Network Amount: Up to US $650 Last Updated: February 25, 2026 Summary The NYSCA/GHHN Preservation Supplies Grant,…
Ohio History Fund Grants Overview: A competitive matching grants program funded through Ohio taxpayers' voluntary contributions via a "tax check-off" option on Ohio's income-tax return forms. Program…
Ohio History Fund Grants Program Type: Competitive matching grants program Status: Active (now in its 13th year as of 2024) Geographic Scope: Ohio statewide Funding Source: Funded through Ohio…
Ohio History Fund Grants: Programs & Collections Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ohio History Connection Amount: US $2,000 - US $20,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 Summary The Ohio History Fund Grants…
Open Call For Curator Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bronx Council on the Arts Last Updated: February 03, 2026 Summary Overview About The Bronx Council on the Arts (BCA) Founded by visionary community…
Supports Oregon public and nonprofit museums in projects for the collection and management of heritage collections, for heritage-related tourism, and heritage education and interpretations.