Fellowships and Financial Aid

 

Children’s museums are called to intentionally craft inclusive spaces where all feel seen, valued, and supported.  We celebrate and recognize the many professionals who work to uplift the unique communities in which they serve.

The Community in Action fellowship provides complimentary registration to InterActivity 2027, a ticket to the evening event, and a $500 travel stipend to five (5) individuals from the museum field. This fellowship recognizes individuals who use Joyful Curiosity to go above and beyond in service of their community and foster belonging within their museum.

The application period is now open through December 18, 2027.

Sponsored by Lord Cultural Resources

The fellowship is open to museum professionals who meet the following criteria:

· Must be staff of an ACM member museum in good standing
· Must be employed for 6 months or more prior to applying
· Must demonstrate exemplary service to your community
· Have the means or institutional support to pay any travel costs not covered by the travel stipend award

Preference may be given to:
· Individuals who have never been to InterActivity previously
· Individuals representing museums who have not received an ACM award within the last two (2) years
· Individuals who would otherwise be unable to attend InterActivity
· Individual is not already receiving complimentary registration or funds to travel

Financial aid recipients are required to:

· Attend InterActivity 2027 in its entirety
· Participate in the poster session at InterActivity with a poster showcasing a project, program, or initiative you are proud of
· Optional invitation to serve as a reviewer for next cycle of award review

The application is now open via myACM.

In order to apply, please be prepared to respond to the following questions:

Describe the work you do and how it inspires joyful curiosity in your community. Limit 250 words
Please share how your work can be applied to the rest of the museum field. Limit 250 words
What are your professional goals? How will this award help you achieve them? Limit 500 words
How will you expand upon what you learn at InterActivity with your museum/community? Limit 350 words

During the review process, the committee looks for applications that: go above and beyond in service of their community; clearly articulate the impact of the work, not just the work itself; and demonstrate how attending InterActivity will support and advance the individual’s career.

InterActivity 2027 Community in Action Fellowship recipients will be recognized in the InterActivity 2027 Final Program and onsite at the conference during a Plenary Session.

Contact Kristin DeNovellis, Associate Director, Museum Member Services at kristin.denovellis@childrensmuseums.org.