Project Grant MA251859OMS22
- The Connecticut Science Center will develop four outdoor STEM-focused events and a permanent outdoor interactive exhibit supported by a $100,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the National Leadership Grants program (CFDA 45.312). The outdoor events will focus on different areas of science and partner with local arts performers, vendors, and educators to provide interactive demonstrations aligned with Next Generation Science Standards. The permanent...
- The Children's Museum will provide hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM)-based programs to over 1,000 local youth ages 3 to 14 and their caregivers under a $187,210 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Museums for America program (CFDA 45.301). In collaboration with six Hartford Public Library branches, three Hartford Family Centers, and the Connecticut Children's Medical Center, the museum will design and develop field...
- The San Antonio Children's Museum will reimagine its "Dream Tomorrow Today" exhibition focusing on underserved students in San Antonio, Texas under a $192,225 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Museums for America program. The community-driven exhibition will provide space for children ages 4 to 11 to develop key STEM leadership skills to approach their desired futures. In developing exhibit content, the museum will partner with academic...
- The Dupage Children's Museum will use a $710,947 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America program to create a permanent bilingual Questioneers exhibit and related programming. The 2,000 square foot exhibit will promote STEM interests among underrepresented groups and feature interactive activities and challenges based on bestselling children's books. The Museum will coordinate exhibit design and fabrication with community partners. The...
- The Discovery Museum will use a $284,439 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America program to design and fabricate up to 10 interactive exhibit components exploring the subject of cause and effect for children ages 0-12. The museum will partner with local public libraries and nonprofits to host replicated subsets of the exhibit and develop supplemental reading lists and activity kits. An external evaluator will assess outcomes including...
- The Exploratorium will develop affordable, portable STEAM exhibits and at-home learning experiences in partnership with Community Science Workshops under a $499,850 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America program. Through the grant period of September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2025, The Exploratorium will collaborate with CSWS to design 8-10 exhibits and accompanying digital lessons to enable STEAM learning in underserved communities across...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $572,807 Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) project grant to Kidsplay Children's Museum, Inc. to launch the "HUB@KIDSPLAY" initiative. This 3-year project will establish a physical space within the museum and a corresponding program aimed at fostering collaboration among community stakeholders to better prepare children aged 0-8 to thrive. Key activities include hiring a full-time hub manager to coordinate programming and...
- The federal Project Grant award in the amount of $501,818 was provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (MFA) program (CFDA 45.301). The Sciencenter Discovery Museum in Ithaca, New York will partner with regional libraries to expand equitable access to hands-on STEM learning by supporting public libraries as trusted community spaces. The project will use input from prior collaborations to co-create STEM activity kits and establish a learning...
- Cooperative Agreement Summary The Children's Museum of Indianapolis Inc. received a $249,998 Cooperative Agreement from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM, CFDA 43.008), awarded on July 25, 2025, with a completion date of July 24, 2028. Under this agreement, the museum will develop and deliver authentic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) learning experiences designed to attract K-12 students to STEM disciplines...
- The Discovery Children's Museum was awarded a $508,683 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program to launch the fabrication and installation phase of a new centerpiece climber exhibit exploring the Southern Nevada natural environment. Building on a previous grant, the project will continue collaborating with partners to address visitor feedback, with a focus on creating a welcoming, learning-focused, and safe environment for...
THE CONNECTICUT SCIENCE CENTER WILL REDESIGN AN EXHIBIT ABOUT SPACE TO INCLUDE UP-TO-DATE SCIENCE, INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES, INQUIRY-BASED PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS TO STEM LEARNING. THE MUSEUM WILL CONTRACT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA AS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNER IN CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT, DESIGN, PROTOTYPING, FABRICATION, AND INSTALLATION OF THE EXHIBIT. THEY WILL GEAR THE EXHIBIT TOWARD FAMILY AUDIENCES, SPECIFICALLY CHILDREN AGES THREE TO 13 AND MULTI-GENERATIONAL FAMILIES. THE MUSEUM'S PROGRAM STAFF WILL DEVELOP AND PILOT NEW LIVE SCIENCE PROGRAMMING THAT WILL COMPLEMENT THE GALLERY EXHIBITS. THE PROJECT GOAL IS TO GENERATE ENTHUSIASM AND CREATIVITY TO BOLSTER INTEREST IN SPACE, SCIENCE AND STEM CAREERS IN THE FIELDS OF ENGINEERING, NUTRITION, AND BIOLOGY.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | ($182) | 2/21/24 | ||
| Not listed | $250.0k | 7/12/22 |