Humanities center: astoria oregon public library renovation [the astoria oregon public library foundation requests $750,000 from the national endowment for the humanities to support construction costs…

The City of Astoria received a $500,000 Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants program (CFDA 45.130) to support the renovation of the lower level of the Astoria Oregon Public Library and the creation of a new Humanities Center. The total project cost is $3.75 million, with the NEH grant funding providing matching support to the $3 million the Foundation will raise. The Humanities Center will significantly increase the number of people who benefit from the library's humanities programs and collections, while also building appreciation for the humanities for future generations through ongoing programming and financial support. The award has a period of performance from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2029.

Humanities center: astoria oregon public library renovation [the astoria oregon public library foundation requests $750,000 from the national endowment for the humanities to support construction costs for the renovation of the lower level of the library and the creation of a humanities center. The requested $750,000 would match $3 million in funds that the foundation will raise. The combined total of $3.75 million equals 54% of the total renovation costs for the entire renovation of the library. The renovation of the lower level and the creation of the humanities center is part of the total renovation of the library. The city and the foundation have committed to raising the funds for the entire renovation estimated at $6.98 million. The humanities center will increase the number of people who benefit from the humanities programs and collections at least three-fold in the near term, while building an appreciation for the humanities in future generations, and ongoing and developmental financial support over the long term.]