Opportunity Information: Apply for AAHC FY15
Apply for AAHC FY15
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services in the arts (see cultural affairs in cfda) humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Museum Grants for African American History and Culture" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.309 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 25, 2014 and posted on Sep 25, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 1, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,410,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Museums that fulfill the eligibility criteria for museums may apply. 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. Please see program guidelines for specific eligibility criteria.
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Opportunity Summary:
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) is a discretionary grant program run by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) that supports projects aimed at strengthening African American museums. The program is designed to help museums improve day-to-day operations, provide better care and stewardship of collections, and build stronger professional management practices. Funding can be used for both new initiatives and the continuation or improvement of existing museum activities and programs, as long as the proposed work aligns with the program focus on institutional improvement and responsible collections care.
This opportunity falls under the Arts and Humanities activity categories (Cultural Affairs) and is listed under CFDA 45.309. For the FY15 cycle described in the source data, IMLS anticipated making about 11 awards, with an estimated total program funding amount of $1,410,000. Individual awards ranged from a floor of $5,000 to a ceiling of $150,000, indicating the program can accommodate both smaller capacity-building projects and larger institutional efforts, depending on need and scope.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources to the project budget in accordance with the program guidelines. Applicants typically need to plan ahead for this requirement by identifying allowable cash and/or in-kind contributions and documenting them in the application budget narrative and related forms as required by IMLS.
Eligibility is targeted to museums and museum-supporting organizations centered on African American history and culture. Eligible applicants include museums whose primary purpose is to present and preserve African American life, art, history, and/or culture across major periods and themes, including slavery, Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, the civil rights movement, and other parts of the African American diaspora. In addition to museums themselves, nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to support these qualifying museums may apply. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are also eligible applicants. The notice emphasizes that applicants should consult the official program guidelines for the specific eligibility criteria and any definitions or documentation requirements used by IMLS to determine whether an institution qualifies as an eligible museum applicant.
Key dates for the FY15 posting show the opportunity was posted on September 25, 2014, with an application deadline (closing date) of December 1, 2014, and an archive date of December 31, 2014. While these dates are specific to that cycle, they illustrate the general timeline structure applicants often face: a fall posting with a deadline several weeks later, so early preparation is important, especially given the matching requirement and the level of detail usually expected in federal grant applications.
For further details and the full announcement, the opportunity listing points to the IMLS website at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/detail.aspxGrantId12. Applicants needing assistance accessing the announcement or navigating the application materials were directed to IMLS contacts Mark Isaksen (Senior Museum Program Officer, misaksen@imls.gov, 202-653-4667) and Mary Sellers (Museum Program Specialist, msellers@imls.gov, 202-653-4689).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC)
What is the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program?
Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) is a discretionary grant program run by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). It supports projects intended to strengthen African American museums through institutional improvement and responsible collections care.
What kinds of projects does AAHC support?
AAHC supports projects aimed at improving day-to-day museum operations, enhancing care and stewardship of collections, and building stronger professional management practices. Funding may be used for new initiatives or to continue, improve, or expand existing museum activities and programs, as long as the work aligns with the program's focus on institutional improvement and collections care.
What is the primary purpose of this grant program?
The program is designed to help African American museums become stronger institutions by improving operational capacity, strengthening professional management practices, and supporting responsible stewardship of museum collections.
Which federal agency administers this grant?
The program is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Which activity categories does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under Arts and Humanities activity categories, specifically Cultural Affairs.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 45.309.
How much funding is available through this program (FY15 cycle in the source information)?
For the FY15 cycle described in the provided information, IMLS anticipated a total program funding amount of $1,410,000 across approximately 11 awards.
How many awards were anticipated (FY15 cycle)?
For the FY15 cycle referenced in the information provided, IMLS anticipated making about 11 awards.
What is the typical grant size for AAHC?
Based on the FY15 cycle described, individual awards ranged from a minimum (floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (ceiling) of $150,000. This range suggests the program can support both smaller capacity-building projects and larger institutional efforts, depending on scope and need.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources to the project budget in line with IMLS program guidelines.
What does the matching requirement mean for applicants?
Applicants should plan ahead to identify allowable non-federal contributions, which may include cash and/or in-kind support, and be prepared to document those contributions in the application budget narrative and related forms required by IMLS.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is targeted to museums and museum-supporting organizations centered on African American history and culture. Eligible applicants include:
- Museums whose primary purpose is to present and preserve African American life, art, history, and/or culture.
- Nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is to support qualifying African American museums.
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
What kinds of museums qualify under the program's focus?
The eligible museum focus includes institutions centered on African American life, art, history, and/or culture across major periods and themes, including slavery, Reconstruction, the Harlem Renaissance, the civil rights movement, and other parts of the African American diaspora.
Do applicants need to consult official program guidelines?
Yes. The notice emphasizes that applicants should consult the official program guidelines for specific eligibility criteria, definitions, and any documentation requirements IMLS uses to determine whether an institution qualifies as an eligible museum applicant.
Can funding be used to continue or improve existing programs?
Yes. Funding may support continuation or improvement of existing museum activities and programs, as long as the proposed work aligns with the program's emphasis on institutional improvement and responsible collections care.
Can the grant be used for new initiatives?
Yes. The program allows funding for new initiatives, provided they support the program goals related to strengthening institutions and improving collections care and management practices.
What were the key dates for the FY15 cycle mentioned?
For the FY15 cycle described in the provided information, the opportunity was posted on September 25, 2014, the application deadline (closing date) was December 1, 2014, and the archive date was December 31, 2014.
What does the FY15 timeline suggest about planning and preparation?
The dates illustrate a typical structure of a fall posting followed by a deadline several weeks later. Early preparation is especially important due to the matching requirement and the level of detail commonly expected in federal grant applications.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and more details?
The listing points to the IMLS website for the full announcement and details: http://www.imls.gov/applicants/detail.aspxGrantId12
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement or application materials?
Applicants needing assistance were directed to the following IMLS contacts:
- Mark Isaksen, Senior Museum Program Officer: misaksen@imls.gov, 202-653-4667
- Mary Sellers, Museum Program Specialist: msellers@imls.gov, 202-653-4689
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