The underground railroad history project of the capital region will develop a museum studies teen program for junior and high school students

Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
IGSM255536OMS24
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$66,907

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date
Funding
  • $33,453.00 Federal
  • $33,454.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Albany, NY 12210, USA

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Description

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The organization will offer a comprehensive out-of-school program to prepare students from low-income and/or marginalized backgrounds for a career in the museum field. Staff will hire a full-time program manager, initiate partnerships for mentorship, develop curriculum with input from external consultants, and recruit program participants. The project will result in a ready-to-implement plan that can be shared with other small museums wishing to replicate the program at their institutions. The project will increase organizational capacity, engage community youth, and help diversify the museum workforce, benefiting student participants and the museum field as a whole.

Quick answers

Who received award IGSM255536OMS24?

IGSM255536OMS24 was awarded to Underground Railroad History Project Of The Capital Region, Inc. by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2024.

How much is award IGSM255536OMS24 worth?

$66,907 has been obligated on IGSM255536OMS24: $33,453 in federal funding and $33,454 in non-federal funding.

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