Applications are now open!
The Museum Council of Greater Philadelphia is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity. Up to $2,500 will be made available, in 2025, in form of two, $850 "micro grants" and two, $400 "nano-grants" to support projects, or components of projects, with sustainable high-potential-impact at museums and similar institutions in the Philadelphia region, including surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
The MC will award the microgrants and nanogrants (“grants”) to support the success of new projects or components of larger projects; to kickstart, continue, or even finish new initiatives; to improve or enhance an existing program; or to fund small wish list items which carry large impacts.
Museum Council is seeking applications that provide demonstrable community impact through attainment of clear, measurable objectives. Only projects or project components reflecting commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion will be considered. The grant proposal should be able to answer the question: “How will this project have served the museum’s community when it is completed?”
Projects—or components of larger initiatives—supported by the grants should have as much impact beyond the funding cycle as possible. The funds may go to a variety of project types. Examples of potential grant-funded projects include, but are not limited to:
Translating a visitor guide or commonly used online resource to a variety of languages
Providing honoraria to individuals serving on a community advisory board
Hiring a teacher to create an educational resource about an underrepresented person or group
Purchasing targeted ads on social media or elsewhere to diversify applications for key positions
Hiring a contractor to transcribe a video, podcast, or other online, audio-based programs.
Projects or project components supported by the grants must be completed before December 31, 2025.
Please review the full eligibility requirements and grant application. Review
Applications close April 30th, 11:59 PM
Submit applications here
Questions? Email info@philamuseumcouncil.org