North Carolina Science Museums Grant Program

The North Carolina Science Museums Grant program supports the sustainability and advancement of a diverse network of science museums across the state. These museums provide critical resources for enhancing science literacy through various learning experiences. The grant prioritizes museums located in economically distressed counties, generating significant non-state revenue, having high attendance ratios, partnering with other state museums, and not being in close proximity to similar institutions. Grant amounts depend on county tier designation, with maximum awards of $75,000, $60,000, and $50,000 for Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three counties respectively. The program offers over $2,400,000 annually and operates on a biennial application cycle. Eligible applicants must be non-profit or municipal science or children's museums located in North Carolina, operating for at least 120 days per year for the past two years, with at least one full-time professional staff member, and a mission focused on STEM education. Applications for the next cycle will be accepted from May 1, 2025, to May 31, 2025.