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Museum Assistance Program Grants is sponsored by Maryland Historical Trust (MHT). The Museum Assistance Program (MAP) offers funding to support Maryland museums and institutional collections. The program helps historical and cultural museums strengthen operations, build professional capacity, and improve long-term sustainability.
Grants will support everyday museum operations, such as paying staff, training, office costs, environmental monitoring, and security systems.
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Museum Assistance Program Grants | Maryland Historical Trust Museum Assistance Program Grants The Museum Assistance Program (MAP), administered by the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT), offers funding to support Maryland museums and institutional collections. The program helps historical and cultural museums strengthen operations, build professional capacity, and improve long-term sustainability.
Application opens: August Application deadline: October Awards announced: December/January Manage a museum that's been open and operating for at least three years, and Are in good standing with the state, and Are tax-exempt or have applied for tax-exempt status Local governments that operate a museum that's been open and operating for at least three years A museum is defined as an organization that collects, preserves, and interprets objects and materials for the public.
Applicant museums must interpret Maryland’s cultural heritage, history, natural history, or history of science and technology. Museums operated in whole or in part by the state or federal government are not eligible. Eligible activities may change from year to year.
For Fiscal Year 2026, grants will support everyday museum operations, such as: Training staff or volunteers Office or admin costs (insurance, reporting, accounting) Environmental monitoring (e.g., pest management or humidity control) Security and safety systems Capital projects — such as construction, restoration, or building repairs — are not eligible for funding.
See the grant guidelines for a longer list of eligible and ineligible costs. In FY26, the program received $285,000 for grants statewide Applicants may request up to $20,000 in funding, with grants typically between $10,000 - $15,000 Review the current grant guidelines - PDF - 169. 9 KB .
Confirm project eligibility and applicant type. Prepare required attachments such as cost estimates, photographs, and proof of ownership or site control. Submit a completed application through the grants portal before the posted deadline.
If an applicant runs more than one museum, each museum seeking funding will need a separate application. Explore previously funded projects Explore stories and highlights from past program grant recipients on MHT's Our History, Our Heritage blog. Chief, Office of Planning, Education and Outreach
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits that manage a museum that's been open and operating for at least three years, are in good standing with the state, and are tax-exempt or have applied for tax-exempt status. Local governments that operate a museum that's been open and operating for at least three years. Applicant museums must interpret Maryland's cultural heritage, history, natural history, or history of science and technology. Museums operated in whole or in part by the state or federal government are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000 (typically between $10,000 - $15,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Museum Assistance Program Grants are due October 6, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Museum Assistance Program Grants is funded by Maryland Historical Trust (MHT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Maryland. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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