Registrars Committee-Western Region
Annual 2026 Grants 
Grant proposal projects must be collections based, including but not limited to preservation, access, digitization, and maintenance. One Principal Investigator must be a member of RC-WR
Amount: up to $1,000  
Deadline: August 15, 2026

Target
Community Engagement Fund 
Provides localized grants to nonprofits in communities where Target stores and distribution centers are located. Funding supports nonprofit programs in four areas: thriving families, including basic needs and youth development, vibrant neighborhoods, emerging creative and cultural programming, and economic opportunity through workforce development.
Amount: $1,000 to $15,000
Deadline: September 3, 2026 (opens August 3, 2026)

The Teiger Foundation
Grants for Curators Hosting Contemporary Art Exhibitions 
Support US-based curators or artistic directors presenting a contemporary visual art exhibition or project that originated elsewhere, adapted meaningfully within the context of their own institution and community. Hosting allows institutions to expand programming economically and sustainably while engaging local audiences through thoughtful reinterpretation.
Amount: up to $75,000
Deadlines September 9, 2026, December 9, 2026, March 10, 2027, June 9, 2027

Robert Lehman Foundation Grants 
Supports museum exhibitions, art education programs, scholarly publications and art history lectureships that complement the strengths of the Robert Lehman Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Deadline: September 15, 2026 (applications open August 15, 2026)

Bank of America 
Art Conservation Project 
Conserve a single work of art or collection of related works that are significant to the cultural heritage of its country/region or is important to the history of art. Eligible materials include works of art on paper, photographs, books and manuscripts, as well as other objects. Conserved artwork must go on display following its treatment (either at its home institution or as a loan).
Deadline: September 30, 2026

Costume Society of America 
College and University Collection Care Grant 
Assist the costume and textiles collection of a college or university that receives little or no financial support from its institution. Funding may be used to support the care, conservation, and/or instructional mission of a collection of historic, period, or otherwise informative costume and textiles that are intended for preservation and are used for study by an institution that has a degree program in apparel, textiles, or theatre.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: November 1, 2026

Costume Society of America
Small Museum Collection Care Grant 
Assist sthe costume and textiles collection of a small museum that has a very limited budget and staff. Funding may be used to support the care, conservation, and/or exhibition of costume and textiles that have historic, regional, or other significance and are intended for preservation.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: November 1 , 2026

Institute of Museum and Library Services
Inspire Grants for Small Museums 
Build the capacity of small museums to provide museum services to their communities through supporting the development of experiential learning and discovery in small museums; and the management and care of collections in small museums.
Amount: $5,000 to $75,000
Deadline: November 13, 2026

ONGOING AND ROLLING DEADLINES

Revitalizing Small-Town Community Spaces
T-Mobile Hometown Grants Program 
Provides funding to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces in small towns.The program funds projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, art and community centers, historic buildings, parks and trails, and other public spaces. Grants prioritize shovel-ready projects that can be completed within 12 months.  Amount: up to $50,000
Deadline: Ongoing

National Endowment for the Humanities
Celebrate America 
Supports projects that focus on the founding of the American nation, key historical figures, and milestones that reflect the exceptional achievements of the United States. including public programs, exhibits, conferences, professional development and educational materials.
Amount: up to $25,000  
Deadline: Reviewed on a rolling basis

Registrars Committee-Western Region
Emergency Grants 
Funding for emergency collections-based projects  (e.g. water leak, natural disaster).
Amount: Up to $1,000  
Rolling Deadline until all funds are spent (applications will be reviewed monthly) 

Big Lots Foundation  
Community Support Grants 
Support is provided to nonprofit organizations in communities where Big Lots operates stores (various locations throughout the continental United States), distribution centers, and its corporate office. Support, which is provided in the form of monetary gifts, gift cards, and merchandise in-kind, focuses on the areas of healthcare, housing, hunger, and education, especially programs serving women and children. Priority is given to projects that have a Big Lots associate actively involved.
Deadlines: January 1 and July 1, annually

Smart Family Fund
Angel Philanthropy 
Focuses on early-stage nonprofit ventures that have the potential to make a significant impact on the world, but that have yet to demonstrate the efficacy needed to acquire large-scale funding. Early-stage, U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply. Applicants must be able to clearly articulate how they will demonstrate the efficacy of the intervention, quantify the potential positive impact in the world, and communicate how the organization is differentiated and better than other ecosystem players.
Amount: $25,000 to $100,000
Deadline: Ongoing

Kresge Foundation 
Arts & Culture Grants 
Focuses on Creative Placemaking, an approach to community development and urban planning that integrates arts, culture, and community-engaged design strategies. Grants are made in three specific focus areas: national networks; local systems, and place-based initiatives.
Deadline: On-going

The Smart & Final Charitable Foundation
Supports nonprofit organizations that work to improve the quality of life in the communities the company serves in Arizona, California, and Nevada. The Foundation's areas of interest include health and wellness, education, hunger relief, disaster relief, and team sports and youth development.
Deadline: On-going

The National Federation of the Blind and Tactile Images
Museums,  Science  Centers,  and  Cultural  Institutions Grants
Discount (25-50%) on at least three tactile displays using Tactile Images’ technology.
Deadline: On-going

Arizona Preservation Foundation  
Jumpstart
Helps Arizona non-profit organizations jumpstart historic preservation efforts in their communities, especially if a historic resource is threatened.
Amount: up to $2,000
Deadline: On-going

Arizona Preservation Foundation
Digital Innovation
To develop digital content delivery tools. Examples include virtual tours, digital exhibitions, augmented reality, or other digital tools to make preservation assets accessible during the COVID-19 event. Grant recipients must make the project available to the public, and allow the project to be promoted by APF. The grant can be used for equipment, staff, contracting, subscription services, or other costs related to the project.
Amount: $500
Deadline: On-going 

U.S. Bank Foundation
Community Possible Grants
Access to Artistic and Cultural Programming & Arts Education funding includes programs that provide access to cultural activities, the visual and performing arts, museums, zoos and aquariums, and botanic gardens for individuals and families living in underserved communities; funding for local arts organizations that enhance the economic vitality of the community; programs that provide funding for arts-focused nonprofit organizations that bring visual and performing arts; and programming to low- and moderate-income K-12 schools and youth centers
Deadline: On-going

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Community Strong Corporate Philanthropy Program
Strengthen and support organizations whose programs benefit the community and help create a healthier Arizona. Grants are provided to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, as well as religious organizations with a nonsectarian program. Funding priorities include the following issues: critical health concerns, the social determinants of health, business and civic engagement, and arts and culture.
Deadline: On-going

AgWest Farm Credit
Rural Community Grants
Provide support to nonprofit organizations for projects that improve rural communities within Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Supported projects include efforts such as building or improving facilities, purchasing necessary equipment to facilitate a local program, and funding capital improvements which enhance a community’s infrastructure or prosperity.  Applicants must have a letter of support written by a current AgWest employee or an active AgWest customer.
Amount: up to $5000
Deadline: On-going

National Council on Public History
Mini-Conferences and After Work Event Grants
Designed to help NCPH members maintain the energy, conviviality, and productivity of the annual meeting year-round.
Mini-Con Collaboration
Amount: up to $200 in seed money
Mini-Con Partnership
Amount: Up to $350 in seed money

National Trust for Historic Preservation
The Peter H. Brink Leadership Fund
Helps to build the capacity of existing preservation organizations and encourages collaboration among these organizations by providing grants for mentoring and other peer-to-peer and direct organizational development and learning opportunities. Fund may be used to reimburse travel costs (airfare, train tickets, taxis and/or mileage reimbursement) and to pay an honorarium to the mentor (maximum of $250/day). Only Organizational Level Forum members or Main Street America members of the National Trust are eligible to apply.  
Deadline: Rolling

Americana Foundation
American Heritage
Supports projects and programs that seek to broaden the inclusivity of early American art and the early American historical narrative to “tell the full story of” the American experience. Examples of eligible projects include interpretation or reinterpretation of art, decorative arts, or other objects of early American material culture (“Americana”) and their placement on public display; internships, fellowships, apprenticeships, and other career development opportunities for people interested in the curation, conservation, preservation, or restoration of Americana; and exhibits, visual media, interactive experiences, and other educational programs that contribute to better understanding or “tell the full story” of the American experience.
Amount: $10,000 to $25,000
Deadline: Rolling

USDA Rural Development
Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program
Provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas. Funds can be used to purchase, construct, and / or improve essential community facilities, purchase equipment and pay related project expenses.  Examples of essential community facilities include: Educational services such as museums, libraries or private schools.

Western States Arts Federation’s (WESTAF)
Consortia Grant for Performing Arts Service Organizations
Provides capacity-building services to their members and constituents, including workshops, conferences, and online resources for artists, arts professionals, and arts organizations, focusing on a wide range of engagement and touring related topics. For state-wide and/or regional professional service organizations committed to serving arts presenters and affiliated professionals through access to professional training, leadership development, and knowledge exchange for performing arts in the WESTAF region.  
Amount:  up to $10,000  
Deadline: Starting August 15, 2024