The Maryland Historical Trust’s Museum Assistance Program (MAP) provides grants and technical support to Maryland’s historical and cultural museums.
Donor Name: Maryland Historical Trust
State: Maryland
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 12/31/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding Information
Applicants may apply for operational grants of up to $20,000. Individual awards typically range from $10,000 – $15,000.
Eligible Activities
- Staff salaries
- Training and professional development for staff and volunteers
- Administrative costs (accounting, reporting, insurance)
- Environmental monitoring (humidity/temperature control, pest management)
- Security and safety systems.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofit organizations and local governments that administer museums are eligible to apply. To qualify, the museum must have been open and operating for at least three years before applying.
- Nonprofits are eligible to apply if they are:
- in good standing with Maryland’s State Department of Assessment and Taxation and legally able to do business in the state, and
- recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt organization or have applied for tax-exempt status.
For more information, visit Maryland Historical Trust.
