Project Grant MA255750OMS24
- The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, Florida received a $482,330 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (MFA) federal grant program (CFDA 45.301). The grant will be used to expand the museum's "STEMobile" program, a mobile makerspace initiative that provides interactive STEM experiences for early learners ages 3-5 and their caregivers/teachers. The program will serve 123 early learning centers in the 10...
- The Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science received a $431,188 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will fund the Museum Education Tech Collaborative, a partnership between the Frost Museum of Science and three other Florida museums, to provide technology-focused professional development for museum educators. Over two years, the collaborative will offer five full-day training sessions on topics...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $126,480 Project Grant through its Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program to Great Explorations Inc., a non-profit organization operating the Great Explorations Children's Museum in St. Petersburg, Florida. The grant funds will support the design and fabrication of new exhibit space to enhance the well-being and impact of the museum's living collection. Key project activities include purchasing supplies and materials to create...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $547,371 Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) Project Grant to The TECH Museum of Innovation in San Jose, CA. The award will enable the museum to create educational resources that empower youth from historically marginalized communities to envision themselves in STEM careers. Key activities include: Developing STEM events, project-based mentoring models, and career exploration resources in collaboration with local schools, the Santa...
- The Discovery Museum, Inc., a non-profit organization, received a $410,858 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (MFA) program (CFDA 45.301). The 3-year grant will enable the museum to develop and implement a new professional development program for all its staff. Key project activities include providing basic skills and mission-focused training, as well as creating individual professional development plans. The goal is to...
- The South Carolina Aquarium received a $491,007 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant project will partner the Aquarium with Savannah State University to implement a paid internship program designed to promote educational and career advancement for underrepresented groups in the aquarium field. Key activities include formalizing the partnership, providing staff training, recruiting interns,...
- The Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning at Framingham State University will implement a team mentorship and project-based learning program for local high school students under a $202,094 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Museums for America program. The program will task participants with creating campaigns in the form of exhibits, videos, and presentations to increase awareness of environmental challenges. This will help participants...
- The Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College received a $500,040 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (MFA) program. The funding will support the creation of exhibitions focused on the history, use, and cultural significance of the Freedom Tower, a National Historic Landmark. Key project activities include content development, curation of exhibitions, an orientation film, and guided interpretive tours in English and...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $515,805 Project Grant under the 21st Century Museum Professionals Program (CFDA 45.032) to Historic New England-Spnea, a non-profit organization in Boston, MA. The grant will fund a 3-year pilot program to enhance equity and diversity within the museum workforce. The program will provide paid internships to 76 undergraduate, graduate, and recent degree recipients, offering them training, support, and connections to navigate museum...
- The Orlando Science Center has been awarded a $240,832 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will be used to expand the center's "Science Matters" public information and science literacy campaign, with a focus on critical thinking skills to help visitors make informed decisions. Key activities include updating the Science Matters webpage, prototyping and implementing pop-up exhibit floor...
The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale, FL was awarded a $1,009,936 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (MFA) program. The grant will be used to strengthen and expand two paid workforce development internship programs for South Florida high school students in grades 10-12: the Everglades EcoExplorers and the Aviation Academy. The internships will provide students from underserved communities with education, training, field experiences, networking opportunities with collegiate faculty and industry professionals, and part-time paid employment as museum educators. The goal is to increase STEM knowledge and experience for these students, as well as develop pathways to STEM-focused collegiate education and careers. The grant period runs from Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $249.8k | 7/12/24 |