Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC-FY26) provide federal funding to strengthen the capacity of American Latino history and culture museums and support the growth of a professional workforce within American Latino cultural institutions.

Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC-FY26) — $5,000 to $500,000 per award to expand institutional capacity and workforce development in American Latino museums.

Funding Opportunity Number: ALHC-FY26

Agency: U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Assistance Listing: 45.033 — Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture

Funding Instrument: Grant

Funding Type: Discretionary

Category: Arts, Humanities

Award Range: $5,000 – $500,000

Total Program Funding: $6,000,000

Expected Awards: Approximately 16

Cost Sharing/Matching: No

Posted: January 13, 2026

Application Deadline: March 13, 2026

The Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture (ALHC-FY26) program supports projects that build the institutional strength of American Latino history and culture museums. The program is designed to help museums better serve their communities while advancing the development of a skilled and sustainable professional workforce in American Latino cultural institutions.

Purpose and Use:

Funded projects may support:

  • Organizational capacity building and strategic planning
  • Professional development and workforce training initiatives
  • Community engagement and public programming
  • Institutional growth to enhance services, operations, and long-term sustainability

Projects should demonstrate a clear impact on the museum’s ability to serve American Latino communities and contribute to the broader field of Latino history and culture.

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants include organizations that meet the criteria outlined in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the ALHC program. Applicants should consult the NOFO for detailed eligibility requirements and definitions.

Geographic Requirement:

Projects must serve eligible institutions and communities within the United States.

Additional Notes:

Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov. The full Notice of Funding Opportunity, including detailed application instructions and requirements, is available through IMLS and Grants.gov. Version history is maintained on Grants.gov.

Grantor Contact:

IMLS Office of Museum Services
imls-museumgrants@imls.gov

Additional Information:

Program webpage: Institute of Museum and Library Services — Museum Grants for American Latino History and Culture
https://www.imls.gov/find-funding/funding-opportunities/grant-programs/museum-grants-for-american-latino-history-and-culture

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