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Maryland Center for History and Culture- Miller History Fund Now Open

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The Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) is pleased to announce the opening of the FY 2026 grant cycle for the Miller History Fund. The cycle begins today, with Letters of Intent due January 9, 2026, and Full Grant Applications due February 6, 2026.

We anticipate awarding four grants of $50,000 each in April. The two-year grant period will run from June 1, 2026 through June 1, 2028.

The Miller History Fund supports capacity-building projects at museums, libraries, historical societies, and other stewards of historical collections throughout the State of Maryland. In this context, capacity-building refers to non-capital projects that strengthen an organization’s long-term ability to care for its collections and engage the public. Our vision is a future in which Maryland’s collecting institutions have the resources, tools, and support they need to provide the highest standards of care for our shared history while making it accessible and meaningful to Marylanders of all backgrounds.

This year’s grant cycle aligns with the upcoming United States Semiquincentennial—the 250th anniversary of our nation. In July of 2023, Governor Wes Moore authorized the Maryland 250 Commission to develop a commemoration of Maryland’s many contributions to America’s 250 years. This historic moment is a rare opportunity to advance Maryland’s public history, engage the public, and conserve and share historical collections from the earliest years of our nation to the present. It is also an opportunity to rethink commemorations and explore voices and stories that have been excluded or obscured. These should be projects that support activities related to the Semiquincentennial, especially conservation and access projects for historical collections that represent the impact of Marylanders over the past 250 years. Full guidelines are available on our website.

Additionally, a virtual applicant workshop is scheduled for December 16, 2025 at 1:00pm. You can register for this webinar here! A recording of the workshop will be available at a later date.

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