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Growing Our Impact
Libraries and museums in Asian American communities play a crucial role in celebrating diverse cultures, preserving family and community histories, and fostering cross-generational connections. IMLS offers a variety of grants that can benefit museums and libraries serving Asian American communities by enabling the preservation of cultural artifacts, fostering learning opportunities, and improving accessibility to these rich histories and stories. These grants allow museums, libraries, and cultural centers to expand educational outreach, develop engaging public programs, and create resources that celebrate the diversity and contributions of the Asian American community.
IMLS Resources
Ready to get started? Get inspired by example applications from recently funded projects. You can also search awarded grants to find similar programs, projects, and more like the Asian Arts Initiative in Philadelphia or the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco. If you have any questions, feel free to contact or schedule a counseling call with program officer Mark Isaksen or Reagan Moore. Specific program officers and their contact information are listed on each grant’s page.
Grant opportunities for libraries and museums serving Asian American communities include:
- Museums for America
- Inspire! Grants for Small Museums
- Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
- National Leadership Grants for Libraries
