IDEAL Internship Grants
The IDEAL Internship Grants fund internships in museums and cultural organizations to promote diversity and access in decorative arts research and museum careers.
Funder: The Decorative Arts Trust
Due Dates: August 31, 2026 (Annual proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per internship grant; possible second year of funding for impactful projects.
Summary: Supports paid internships in museums and cultural organizations to advance diversity, equity, and access in the decorative arts field.
Description
The IDEAL Internship Grants program, offered by The Decorative Arts Trust, provides funding to museums, historic sites, and cultural organizations to support internships that promote inclusivity, diversity, equity, access, and leadership in the museum field. The program is designed to expand access for students from disadvantaged and underserved backgrounds, particularly those interested in curatorial and museum careers related to decorative arts, material culture, and object-based research. Funded internships may focus on research, exhibitions, communications, and educational programming, with the aim of fostering systemic change and encouraging a broader range of perspectives within the field.
