IDEAL Internship Grants
Forecasted
The IDEAL Internship Grants from The Decorative Arts Trust fund paid internships to promote diversity, equity, and leadership in the decorative arts and museum professions.
Funder: The Decorative Arts Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (annual application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per internship; possible second year of funding for impactful projects.
Summary: Supports internships in museums and cultural organizations to advance inclusivity, diversity, equity, access, and leadership in the decorative arts field.
Description
The IDEAL Internship Grants program, offered by The Decorative Arts Trust, is designed to foster inclusivity, diversity, equity, access, and leadership within the museum and decorative arts sectors. The grant supports museums, historic sites, and other cultural organizations in creating paid internship opportunities for undergraduate students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. These internships are intended to broaden participation in the field, encourage new perspectives, and support systemic change through object-based research, exhibitions, communications, and educational programming. The program emphasizes meaningful mentorship, professional development, and public engagement, with each internship culminating in a capstone project.
