What types of grants for museums are available?

Grants for Museums come from a mix of sources. Federal grants typically have the largest awards but more competition. State programs often pass through federal funding with state-specific priorities. Foundation grants tend to be smaller but more flexible, with funders looking for organizations whose mission aligns with their giving priorities.

Who is eligible for grants for museums?

Eligibility varies by funder. Most grants require 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, though some are open to schools, government agencies, businesses, or individuals. Each listing on this page links to the source application where you can find specific eligibility criteria, required documents, and how to apply.

How do I apply for grants for museums?

Start by reviewing the listings below for grants that match your organization's mission and stage. Click through to each grant's source page for full application details. Most funders require an organizational profile, project narrative, budget, and supporting documents. Apply early — competitive grants often close before their deadline.

Grants for Museums

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.

169 grants

State/ Foundation

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Steamtown Museum Association Fund Grant

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SCRANTON AREA FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Steamtown Museum Association Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Scranton Area Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The Steamtown Museum Association Fund Grant, managed by the…

Grants for Museums

Steamtown Museum Association Fund Grant

Suffolk County Destination Development: History, Arts & Culture Grant Program

Support for Organizations Grant

Teiger Foundation Single Project Grant

TFAA: Exhibition Grants

Thaxter Foundation Grant

The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Arts and Cultural Heritage grant program for Art History, Conservation, and Museums

The Carl and Marilynn Thoma Art Foundation funds academic programs, exhibitions, lectures, symposia, and publications that provide promising new insights into the funding agency's collection fields.

The Guardhouse Program

The Met: Conservation Fellowship and Scientific Research Fellowship: Junior Fellow Grant

The Met: Eugene V. Thaw Fellowship for Collections Cataloguing Grant

The Met: Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Culture: Slifka Foundation Interdisciplinary Fellowship Grant

The Met: Fellowship in History of Art and Visual Culture: Theodore Rousseau Fellowships Grant

The Met: Interdisciplinary Fellowship Grant

The Met: Leonard A. Lauder Fellowship in Modern Art: Mid-Career Fellowship Grant

The Met: Leonard A. Lauder Fellowship in Modern Art: Postdoctoral fellowships Grant

The Met: Leonard A. Lauder Fellowship in Modern Art: Predoctoral fellowships Grant

The Met: Research Scholarship in Photograph Conservation Grant

The purpose of this grant program is to support projects that address current and future needs of the museum and library fields and that have the potential to advance practices so that museums and libraries can improve services for the American public.

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