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Museum Grant Program (California Cultural and Historical Endowment) is sponsored by California Natural Resources Agency. This program solicits proposals for projects that assist the California Cultural and Historical Endowment in supporting and enhancing museums that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of, previously underserved communities.
Eligible projects include program projects, small capital projects, or a combination of both, focusing on exhibits, educational programs, outreach, public programs, curriculum, marketing, and collections care.
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There are currently no open solicitations for proposals to the Museum Grant Program. We anticipate the second round of funding for the Museum Grant Program, funded by the sales of Snoopy license plates , will occur in FY 27/28; however, a definitive timeline and total available funding are unknown at this time. For more information on the Museum Grant Program, call (916) 653-2812 or email mgpcoordinator@resources.
ca. gov . For more information on the California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE), please click here .
We are on a mission to help all Californians and nature thrive together. Home to over 25,000 employees, our Agency protects, manages, and restores the state’s environment and its vast natural, cultural, and historical resources. We advance this work with science as our foundation and inclusion and collaboration as our guiding principles.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Museums that are deeply rooted in, and reflective of, previously underserved communities. Prioritizes museums severely impacted by COVID-19 and serving underserved communities or Title 1 Students. Universities with museums meeting these criteria are eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Museum Grant Program (California Cultural and Historical Endowment) is funded by California Natural Resources Agency. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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