Museum Assistance Program Grants
Forecasted
Museum Assistance Program Grants support Maryland museums with funding for daily operations, training, stewardship, and planning to strengthen professional capacity, sustainability, and community service.
Funder: Maryland Historical Trust
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000; typically $10,000–$15,000 for up to 12 months; no match required
Summary: Operational grants help Maryland museums strengthen day-to-day operations, professional capacity, and long-term sustainability.
Key Information: Museums must have operated for at least three years; initial payment generally follows the midpoint progress report.
Description
The Museum Assistance Program (MAP), administered by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), provides grants and technical support to Maryland museums. It supports organizations that collect, preserve, and interpret objects and materials for the public, with a focus on Maryland’s cultural heritage, history, natural history, and history of science and technology.
The program emphasizes the essential operations that keep museums stable, sustainable, and able to serve their communities. FY27 priorities include staffing, training, administration, environmental monitoring, facilities operations, and safety. Some research, documentation, conservation, and interpretation costs are also eligible, subject to exclusions. Supported activities may change from year to year. Reviewers consider both the need for operational support and the museum’s capacity to use funding effectively.
