Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (2027)

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is issuing the FY 2027 “Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture” (ALHC) program. Up to 16 awards will be made, ranging from $5,000 to $500,000 each, with a total anticipated funding pool of $6 million. Eligible applicants include U.S. State, local or Tribal government units, private non‑profits, or higher‑education institutions that operate a museum whose primary mission is to present and interpret American Latino life, art, history, or culture. Projects may focus on building institutional capacity, expanding public programming, improving collections care, strengthening operations, or developing workforce‑development initiatives such as internships and fellowships. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on 13 Nov 2026. Awards are expected to be announced in July 2027, with performance periods beginning 1 Aug 2027 and ending 31 Jul 2030 (1–3 years). Cost‑share is voluntary. The program encourages use of new technologies, including AI, and prioritizes institutions serving rural or historically under‑funded communities. • Eligible entities: U.S. museums focused on American Latino heritage, museum service organizations, or higher‑education institutions. • Funding: $5 k–$500 k per award; total $6 M; 16 awards anticipated. • Project period: 1–3 years (starting 1 Aug 2027). • Key objectives: capacity building, public programming, collections stewardship, workforce development. • Required registrations: active SAM.gov (UEI) and Grants.gov accounts. • Submission deadline: 13 Nov 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. • Award notice: July 2027; start date 1 Aug 2027.