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AHMHS Community Grant

Alt Text: Images of past Community Grant Winners. "Community Grant, Supported by Aurora History Museum & Historic Sites, Office of International and Immigrant Affairs, Aurora Museum Foundation and SCFD

The AHMHS Community Grant is an annual grant to encourage events, research, and other projects related to Aurora's history and cultural diversity. Details about past years can be found below. Buttons for application, sample scoring sheet, and submitting an application (when open) are at the bottom of this page.

2024 Cycle

The AHMHS community grant provides financial support to individuals and organizations developing programs or projects related to Aurora’s history and/or cultural diversity. Applicants must currently reside within the city of Aurora boundaries and serve the Aurora community. This grant is not meant to cover general operating costs. The applicant does not have to hold a 501(c)3 status or be a part of an organization dedicated to history in order to apply for this grant. Projects can be organized by anyone, but an adult over the age of 18 with experience relevant to the project/program is required.

The total amount allocated is $2,500, with a maximum of $2,500 per awarded project. The awarded amount may be less than requested by the applicant. A grant cycle is 1 year from the award date.

See “Grant Guidelines” for more details and instructions for how to complete the application.

This grant is funded by the Aurora History Museum & Historic Sites.

Application Open: April 26, 2024
Application Due: June 28, 2024
Funding Announced: July 26, 2024
Questions: 303.739.6660, or email the Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites.



2024 Cycle:

$2,500 total to be awarded.


2023 winner:

Roshni is Light: $2,500


2022 winners:

Tonos Latinos: $2,500

Power to the People: $2,500

For the Culture: $2,500

2021 winner:

Roshni Is Light: $2,000


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