The l. C. Bates museum, a natural history museum on the campus of good will-hinckley homes, will preserve and safeguard 25 historic taxidermy mounts in its collection
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- IGSM255444OMS24
- Recipient
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Good Will Home Association UEI GBHUJWDBKXU3
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $36,992
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 45.301 Museums for America
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $23,200.00 Federal
- $13,792.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Hinckley, ME 04944, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
The museum will contract with a professional conservator to carry out treatments on 21 bird mounts, a large white marlin, and three small fish mounted by naturalist and taxidermist fred C.N. Parke. The mounts selected for treatment were informed by previous collections assessment for preservation (cap) program and museum assessment program (map) recommendations. Museum staff will also provide guided tours to educate visitors about the project and general collections stewardship. Conservation treatment of the mounts will ensure their long-term preservation and use for researchers, the scientific community, students, and museum visitors.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | -$200 | $0 | |
| Original award | $23,400 | $13,792 |
Quick answers
Who received award IGSM255444OMS24?
IGSM255444OMS24 was awarded to Good Will Home Association by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2024.
How much is award IGSM255444OMS24 worth?
$36,992 has been obligated on IGSM255444OMS24: $23,200 in federal funding and $13,792 in non-federal funding.
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