On July 21, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $1.31 million to 11 organizations dedicated to preserving the history of African American life from the period of slavery to the present day as part of the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture (AAHC) program.
Since 2006, AAHC grants have helped African American museums and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) build capacity by supporting professional training, technical assistance, internships, and expert consultations. The grant program is authorized by the National Museum of African American History and Culture Act and developed in consultation with the Council and Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAHHC).
“African American history is American history, and the recipients of this year’s African American History and Culture grants understand that they are cultivating the next generation of stewards of our collective American story,” said Anne-Imelda Radice, Director of IMLS. “IMLS is proud to support their work.”
Source: Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)
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