Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2025)
Grants support American Latino history and culture museums to strengthen community service and develop a professional workforce.
Funder: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
Due Dates: November 14, 2025 (FY 2026 Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 to $500,000 per award; project duration 1 to 3 years; no cost share required
Summary: Supports American Latino history and culture museums to enhance community service capacity and develop a professional workforce.
Description
The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC) program, administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), provides funding to American Latino history and culture museums. The program aims to build institutional capacity to better serve their communities and to broadly advance the growth and development of a professional workforce within American Latino cultural institutions. Projects supported by this grant can include activities that strengthen community engagement, improve museum operations, and foster professional development in the field.
This grant is designed to empower museums that focus on American Latino heritage by providing resources that help them expand their impact and sustainability. The program encourages projects that contribute to the growth of the museum workforce and enhance the ability of these institutions to deliver meaningful cultural and educational experiences.
