IMLS Supports the Federal Directive to Empower HBCUs.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities preserve American history while preparing students to lead us into the future. IMLS is proud to support HBCU museums and libraries in this critical work.
Some of the ways we do that is by:
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Offering funding opportunities, especially Museum Grants for African American History and Culture, for which all HBCU archival and museum collections are eligible.
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Participating in the White House’s Arts, History, Humanities and Culture Cluster to support HBCUs as they apply for grants, explore career paths in these fields for their students.
To learn more about the policies that guide our HBCU work, or our most recent accomplishments, continue reading this page.
Guiding Policies
- HBCUs are essential to fostering opportunity, economic mobility, and national competitiveness, serving as engines of success for American students.
- HBCUs have made extraordinary contributions to the general welfare and prosperity of the United States while producing many leaders in business, government, academia, and the military.
- Nearly 300,000 individuals annually pursue their dreams at HBCUs throughout the United States.
- These institutions generate $16.5 billion in annual economic impact and support over 136,000 jobs, strengthening communities and the Nation.
The following documents further detail federal HBCU directives:
- Public Law No. 116-270: HBCU PARTNERS Act
- Executive Order 14283: White House Initiative To Promote Excellence and Innovation at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Our Work
