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Broadening Narratives (Regional Collections) Grants is sponsored by Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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Collections and Broadening Narratives Grants - Eligibility | GDDF Apply for Broadening Narratives Grants We support collections that tell stories that have not been told, have been told incompletely, or have been told inaccurately. We require that those whose stories are being told be included in the decision-making process. Relationships are at the core of our grantmaking process.
Each grant starts with a conversation with a program officer so we can get to know you and your work. Broadening Narratives support is for existing archives or collections and is invitation-only. Because of this unique approach to collections, we work directly with groups to help them develop their applications.
Organizations that apply for grants must meet the following eligibility requirements. See How to Apply to begin the process. You must be a 501(c)(3) or approved fiscal sponsorship.
Your organization must be located in the Chicago region or the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Your organization must be in compliance with their Secretary of State. The collection to be supported must be rooted in an underrepresented narrative from the Chicago region or the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
The collection to be supported must be located in one of the two regions and currently or planned to be publicly accessible. You must demonstrate ongoing human, material, and financial support for the collection.
Political campaigns or legislative lobbying Endowments, capital campaigns, or debt reduction Improvements or repairs to physical facilities Broadening Narratives Grant Deadline We encourage all new grantees to contact us at least six weeks before the deadline.
Next grant deadline: Friday, March 26, 2027 Broadening Narratives Strategy More organizations have better collections practices More collecting organizations are operationally stronger More organizations promote diverse narratives through their collections More public engagement with a broader array of diverse narratives Broadening Narrative grants typically range from $10,000-$100,000.
Confirm your eligibility by reviewing the requirements. Prospective applicants must share more about their work with foundation staff to determine potential fit before applying. Ellen Placey Wadey or Jason Crowley will be in touch.
The first step in the Broadening Narratives process is to speak with foundation staff, as this program is invitation-only. Organization Name (Required) Our grants support work involving existing collections. Please provide a sentence or two describing your existing collection.
(Required) Please share your proposed work or project in a few sentences. (Required) I have reviewed the eligibility requirements (Required) I have reviewed the eligibility requirements (Required) View a Sample Application Start typing and press enter to search
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Collecting organizations (museums, libraries, historical societies) in the Chicago region or South Carolina Lowcountry with collections illustrating underrepresented perspectives. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Broadening Narratives (Regional Collections) Grants are due March 26, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Broadening Narratives (Regional Collections) Grants is funded by Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Broadening Narratives (Regional Collections) Grants is sponsored by Gaylord And Dorothy Donnelley Foundation. Funds projects for museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting organizations to bring forward underrepresented, untold, or incomplete stories, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and working-class narratives. Geographic focus: Chicago Region (IL/IN) and Lowcountry South Carolina Focus areas: Collections, Archives, Museums, History, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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