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.
Oregon Museum Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Amount: US $1,000 - US $8,000 Last Updated: February 26, 2026 Summary The Oregon Museum Grant, offered by the Oregon…
Pacific Power / Rocky Mountain Power: Arts/Culture Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: PacifiCorp/Pacific Power/Rocky Mountain Power Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: August 01, 2025…
Pick-a-Pass Program Overview: Pick-a-Pass provides year-long memberships to cultural institutions, giving families the autonomy to explore, grow, and engage with cultural and educational spaces on…
Program Proposal Opportunity Funder: Pratt Museum (Homer Society of Natural History) Geographic Scope: Homer, Alaska (Kachemak Bay region) Overview: The Pratt Museum accepts proposals for educational…
Project Grants Amount: $1,000 - $5,000 Geographic Scope: Vermont Funder: Vermont Humanities Council Eligible Applicants: Nonprofit organizations including museums, libraries, film/music/literary…
Project Grants: Small Museum Project Status: ACTIVE Funder: Utah Division of Art & Museums Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The Small Museum Project Grants aim to support…
Reinberger Foundation: Arts, Culture & Humanities Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Reinberger Foundation Last Updated: January 07, 2025 Summary The Reinberger Foundation, established in 1966, aims to…
Overview Background Established in 2002 and initiated in 2003, the Alaska Art Fund (AAF), formerly known as the Art Acquisition Fund, stands as a testament to the partnership between Rasmuson…
RF: Collection Management Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rasmuson Foundation Amount: Up to US $20,000 Last Updated: March 14, 2025 Summary The Rasmuson Foundation's RF: Collection Management Fund…
Richard Hamilton Acquisition Prize Overview: Supports museum acquisition of prints from any period at the IFPDA Fine Art Print Fair. Award Amount: $10,000 for acquisition of one or more prints…
Richard Martin Exhibition Award Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Costume Society of America Amount: Up to US $900 Last Updated: October 15, 2025 Summary The Richard Martin Exhibition Award, established…
Robert W. Woodruff Foundation: Arts & Culture Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Robert W Woodruff Foundation Inc Amount: Up to US $20,000,000 Last Updated: December 24, 2025 Summary The Robert W. Woodruff…
Ross Merrill Award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation For Advancement In Conservation Last Updated: September 09, 2025…
Small Museum Grants Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Arkansas Heritage Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last Updated: March 10, 2026 Summary The Small Museum Grants Program aims to support Arkansas's cultural…
Smith-Hobson Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Ventura County Community Foundation Last Updated: September 15, 2025 Summary The Smith-Hobson Foundation Grant provides vital support for arts and…
Overview Smithsonian Exhibition Starter Kit Create a Smithsonian Exhibition for Your Town Florida Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES),…
Smithsonian Museum on Main Street Funder: Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities Geographic Scope: Massachusetts Focus Areas: Traveling exhibitions and public programming through partnership…
State Cultural Facilities Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Amount: Up to US $500,000 Last Updated: August 11, 2025 Summary The State Cultural Facilities…
State Historic Preservation Office Communities with Heritage Preservation Commissions that are Certified Local Governments (CLGs) may apply for matching grants for local historic preservation…
Statewide Grants Program Funder: Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation Geographic Scope: Nebraska statewide Overview: The Nebraska State Historical Society Foundation administers a Statewide…