The filson historical society will establish physical and administrative control over its unprocessed manuscript collections pertaining to the history and culture of louisville, kentucky and the…
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- MA253032OMS23
- Recipient
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Filson Historical Society UEI YW8MD86KBAF8
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $260,498
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 45.301 Museums for America
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $130,133.00 Federal
- $130,365.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Louisville, KY 40208, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
The Filson Historical Society received a $260,498 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The funding will allow the organization to establish physical and administrative control over its unprocessed manuscript collections pertaining to the history and culture of Louisville, Kentucky and the surrounding Ohio River Valley. Key activities include accessioning, cataloging, and rehousing the collections, which will improve staff and public access to the materials. The project will run from September 1, 2023 through December 31, 2025.
Description
The filson historical society will establish physical and administrative control over its unprocessed manuscript collections pertaining to the history and culture of louisville, kentucky and the surrounding ohio river valley. Informed by a previous preservation assistance grant, staff will undertake collections stewardship activities, such as accessioning, cataloging, and rehousing. The project will allow staff to gain greater physical and intellectual control over their collections and will allow not only staff, but also the community to better access and learn from this material.
Quick answers
Who received award MA253032OMS23?
MA253032OMS23 was awarded to Filson Historical Society by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2023.
How much is award MA253032OMS23 worth?
$260,498 has been obligated on MA253032OMS23: $130,133 in federal funding and $130,365 in non-federal funding.
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