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Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
Successful proposals will focus on one or more of the following three goals:
- Museums for America
- Museum Assessment Program
- Conservation Project Support
- Conservation Assessment Program
- 21st Century Museum Professionals
- National Leadership Grants
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2015: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2016: Visit the IMLS website at www.imls.gov to search awarded grants.
Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available
The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of Federal support for the nation's 122,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. The Institute serves as a leader in providing services to enhance learning, sustain cultural heritage and increase civic participation.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| Morgan State University | $ 248,551 | 2020-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| Hampton University | $ 218,669 | 2020-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| African American Civil War Memorial Freedom Foundation, The | $ 226,875 | 2020-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| Virginia Union University | $ 205,732 | 2020-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| Maryland African American Museum Corporation | $ 157,082 | 2020-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | |
| Cultural Resources, North Carolina Department Of | $ 90,955 | 2020-07-01 | 2022-12-31 | |
| Emmett Till Memorial Commission Of Tallahatchie County, Inc. | $ 242,462 | 2019-09-01 | 2022-08-31 | |
| Delaware State University | $ 49,870 | 2019-09-01 | 2022-08-31 | |
| Ferris State University | $ 250,000 | 2019-08-01 | 2022-07-30 | |
| Studio Museum In Harlem, Inc | $ 250,000 | 2020-07-01 | 2022-06-30 |
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2015: 17 awards made in FY15. Fiscal Year 2016: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2017: No Current Data Available
Uses and Use Restrictions
Consult the current funding opportunities, guidelines, or program announcements for complete information (www.imls.gov).
Grant funds must be used for the purposes outlined in the relevant guidelines or program announcement, and in accordance with the Institute of Museum and Library Services General Terms and Conditions.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants include museums whose primary purpose is African American life, art, history, and/or culture, encompassing: the period of slavery; the era of Reconstruction; the Harlem renaissance; the civil rights movement; and other periods of the African American diaspora.
Nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to support museums identified above may also apply.
Historically Black Colleges or Universities (HBCUs) are also eligible.
For more information about eligibility requirements, visit http://www.imls.gov/applicants/museums.aspx.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Public and private non-profit museums. Through activities and projects funded, beneficiaries include the general public.
Credentials/Documentation
2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR Part 200 applies to this program. As part of the president's E-government initiative, the federal government developed Grants.gov, a single Web site for organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all 26 of the federal grant-making agencies. Beginning with the 2008 grant cycle, the Institute required all applicants to apply online through Grants.gov. Applicants who are unable to use Grants.gov should contact an IMLS program officer. The Institute no longer accepts mailed paper applications. For more information on the process of applying through Grants.gov, visit www.grants.gov/GetStarted.
Award Procedures
Proposals are reviewed by field and/or panel reviewers, staff, and the director.
Deadlines
Dec 01, 2015 December 1, 2015.
Authorization
Museum and Library Services Act (20 USC CHAPTER 72) and National Museum of African American History and Culture Act (20 USC CHAPTER 3, SUBCHAPTER XIV (20 USC 80r-5)).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Approximately seven months.
Appeals
Appeals may be made in writing to the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Renewals
The Institute of Museum and Library Services may extend particular grants at the discretion of the director.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching Requirements: Awards will not exceed $150,000; awards of $25,000 or less do not require matching; awards of more than $25,000 must be matched one-to-one, but the match may include in-kind contributions. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Projects may be carried out for a period of up to 24 months. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Direct payments for a specialized use upon request.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
The Institute of Museum and Library Services requires annual interim and final financial and performance reports.
Cash reports are not applicable.
Progress reports are not applicable.
Expenditure reports are not applicable.
Performance monitoring is not applicable.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
Grant recipients will be required to maintain standard financial statements and project records.
Financial Information
Account Identification
59-0301-0-1-503.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 15 $1,407,000; FY 16 est $1,481,000; and FY 17 est $1,407,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Between $5,000 and $150,000.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
See the IMLS website at www.imls.gov for the latest program data.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Mark Isaksen 955 L'Enfant Plaza North, SW Suite 4000, Washington, District of Columbia 20024 Email: misaksen@imls.gov Phone: 202-653-4667
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
See Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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