The University of Michigan Museum of Art was awarded a $500,069 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) federal grant program. The grant will fund the development and implementation of programming to educate young voters, engage them in dialogue across differing ideologies, and increase civic understanding and participation. The museum will partner with the City of Ann Arbor, the University of Michigan Creative Campus Voting Project, artist Philippa Pham Hughes, and other campus and community partners to produce programs such as cross-political dinners, discussions, lectures, and interactive art experiences. Paid undergraduate student interns and graduate student assistants will work with museum staff to deliver these initiatives, which are informed by a community advisory group. The project aims to demystify the voting process, energize voters, and encourage meaningful dialogue across the political spectrum while expanding the museum's commitment to civic responsibility. The grant period is from September 1, 2023 to May 31, 2025.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $250.0k | 7/13/23 |