Project Grant ED10481624

The Vermont Folklife Center, a non-profit organization, has been awarded a $665,000 Project Grant by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the National Historical Publications and Records Grants program (CFDA 89.003). The award will fund a wide range of activities related to preserving, digitizing, and providing public access to Vermont's cultural heritage and historical records. The project will produce exhibitions, podcasts, apprenticeship programs, and archival projects focused on traditional Vermont arts, culture, and history, with a particular emphasis on underrepresented groups and documenting cultural traditions during the COVID-19 pandemic. The award has an initial performance period from Sep 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2027. The National Historical Publications and Records Grants program supports projects that improve public discovery and use of historical records collections, targeting entities such as academic institutions, historical societies, and non-profit organizations.