The long island museum will create a permanent exhibition and associated programs to explore the fight for equal rights in horse-drawn public transportation in the united states

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Award ID
MA255428OMS24
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$271,034

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date 83% complete
Originally
Funding
  • $134,334.00 Federal
  • $136,700.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Stony Brook, NY 11790, USA

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Description

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The exhibition will be anchored by a c. 1885 streetcar that will include an accessible entrance for visitors to climb aboard, interact with the vehicle, and examine episodes such as the story of elizabeth jennings, a black school teacher who fought for her right to ride a new york city streetcar in 1854. The project team will contract with a design firm to fabricate exhibition components, develop programs for families, students, and individuals living with memory loss, and make adjustments to the exhibition based on assessment findings. As a result, visitors of all ages and abilities will engage with an immersive and interactive gallery space.

Transactions

Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment $0 $0
Original award $134,334 $136,700

Quick answers

Who received award MA255428OMS24?

MA255428OMS24 was awarded to The Long Island Museum Of American Art, History & Carriages by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2024.

How much is award MA255428OMS24 worth?

$271,034 has been obligated on MA255428OMS24: $134,334 in federal funding and $136,700 in non-federal funding.

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