The USS Constitution Museum, Inc. was awarded a $199,676 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities under the Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs federal grant program (CFDA 45.164). The grant will support the creation of hands-on experiences and virtual programming for children focused on naval history and the USS Constitution. Key deliverables include resuming on-site humanities programming and staff interactions, developing a new school vacation activity, and...
The Intrepid Museum Foundation was awarded a $416,209 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities under the Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development program (CFDA 45.162). The grant will support the development of new educational and exhibition materials focused on underrepresented histories of Black, Asian American, Latino, Indigenous American and LGBTQ+ service members in the U.S. Navy from World War II through the present....
This federal Project Grant award of $204,666 from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants program (CFDA 45.130) will enable the Intrepid Museum Foundation to undertake its largest restoration project since 2008. The funding will support the restoration and public opening of the Intrepid's 7,000+ square-foot medical facility, known as "Sick Bay", as well as related spaces including the ship's post office, barber shop, and a...
The Maritime Museum Association of San Diego received a $149,776 Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities to plan the public humanities exhibition "Black Mariners of the Black Pacific" under the NEH's Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs grant program (CFDA 45.164). Working with Dr. Caroline Collins of the University of California San Diego and other scholars, the Maritime Museum will use the award funds to engage in planning for an exhibition, small...
The Museum of the American Revolution received a $100,000 Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs (CFDA 45.164) to support the creation of "The Declaration's Journey" exhibition commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The exhibition, on view from October 18, 2025 through January 3, 2027, will explore the impact of the Declaration of Independence within the U.S. and globally, as well...
The Museum of the American Revolution received a $192,836 Project Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities under the Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs (CFDA 45.164) federal grant program. The grant will support the development and implementation of a traveling exhibition titled "Liberty: Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War." The exhibition will bring together nearly 40 of artist Don Troiani's original Revolutionary War paintings paired with...
This $399,199 federal Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (CFDA 45.164 Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs) supports the "STOKED! Surfing's Global Legacy" temporary exhibition, related programs, and publications to be developed and presented by the Mystic Seaport Museum (MSM) in Connecticut. The project will trace the history of surfing from its indigenous origins through the impacts of colonization to the sport's recent return to community-driven...
This $199,949 federal Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) under the Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs (CFDA 45.164) supports the "TAKE ME TO THE WATER: HISTORIES OF THE BLACK PACIFIC" project by the Maritime Museum Association of San Diego. The project will produce a gallery exhibit, traveling banner exhibit, small vessel build, and documentary film to extend understanding of the maritime history and roles of people of African descent...
This federal Project Grant award of $251,000.00 from the National Park Service's Historic Preservation Fund Grants-in-Aid for Competitive Grants program (CFDA 15.966) supports the Mystic Seaport Museum's efforts to preserve and expand its watercraft collection. The award, which commenced on January 1, 2025, with a scheduled completion date of September 30, 2028, will enable the museum to undertake critical conservation and restoration work on its extensive holdings of over 500 historic...
The Intrepid Museum Foundation received a $242,227 Project Grant award from the National Endowment for the Humanities under the Promotion of the Humanities Professional Development federal grant program (CFDA 45.163). The award supported the development of exhibitions and public programs focused on the Cold War era through the collections of the Intrepid Sea-Air Space Museum. The Intrepid Museum Foundation leveraged the October 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018 award period to enhance understanding...