The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Grant is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This grant assists organizations that cater to Native American tribes and Native Hawaiians and provide museum services for cultural preservation. Applicants can submit a grant proposal in three areas: programming, professional development (training and education programs) and enhancement of museum services. Since 2005, more than 130 grants have been disseminated. Award amounts range from $5,000 to $50,000. Museums must apply for the grant online at grants.gov.
Institute of Museum and Library Services
1800 M Street, NW, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20036-5802
202-653-4657
imls.gov
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) supports the preservation of American culture. Museums can apply for its Basic Projects grant to process historical artifacts, plan preservation projects, establish archives and develop collections. Since 1964, museums all over the country have benefitted from the NHPRC's funding. Grants are for a period of two years and are awarded ≠for up to $200,000. NHRPC will award 25 grants in 2011. Applications must be submitted online.
National Historical Publications and Records Commission
U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road
College Park, MD 20740-6001
866-272-6272
archives.gov
The mission of the Getty Foundation is to support organizations such as museums that promote the visual arts. Grants are awarded to museums domestically and abroad. Amounts vary depending on the project and can be as high as $2 million. Priority is given to museums that increase public access with innovative programming and publications. Awards are made in four areas: museum and archival collections, art history, leadership and professional development and conservation practice. Museum employees can also apply for residential grants at the foundation.
The Getty Foundation
1200 Getty Center Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90049--1679
310-440-7300
getty.edu
The Challenge America Fast-Track is a grant program funded by the federal arts agency, the National Endowment for the Arts. Museums can apply for the grant to develop and present arts programming to underserved communities such as the poor, ethnic minorities and the physically challenged. Grants are in the amount of $10,000. Small museums can partner with each other to apply for and carry out a grant project. Applications can be submitted online.
National Endowment for the Arts
1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20506-0001
202-682-5400
arts.gov