The children's museum of naples will launch an interactive sustainable farm exhibit to boost agricultural literacy among k-12 students in southwest florida

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Award ID
MA257666OMS25
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$520,180

Award facts

Assistance listing
45.301 Museums for America
Completion date 53% complete
Originally
Funding
  • $250,000.00 Federal
  • $270,180.00 Non-federal
Place of performance
Naples, FL 34109, USA

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About this award

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded The Golisano Children's Museum of Naples $520,180 on October 1, 2025, under the Museums for America program (CFDA 45.301) to launch an interactive sustainable farm exhibit designed to boost agricultural literacy among K-12 students in Southwest Florida.

The exhibit will feature hands-on demonstrations of sustainable farming practices including aquaponics, beekeeping, animal husbandry, and hydroponics. The museum will develop curriculum resources and mobile displays to inspire interest in STEM-agriculture careers, provide free fresh produce to under-resourced community members, and facilitate field trips to local farms to connect children directly with agricultural innovation. Work will be performed in Naples, Florida, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027.

Description

This exhibit will feature hands-on demonstrations of sustainable farming practices like aquaponics, beekeeping, animal husbandry, and hydroponics, as well as curriculum resources and mobile displays to inspire interest in stem-agriculture careers. The project will also provide free fresh produce to under-resourced community members and facilitate field trips to local farms, connecting children directly with agricultural innovation.

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Action Federal Non-federal Date
Amendment $0 $0
Original award $250,000 $270,180

Quick answers

Who received award MA257666OMS25?

MA257666OMS25 was awarded to The Golisano Children's Museum Of Naples, Inc. by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on October 1, 2025.

How much is award MA257666OMS25 worth?

$520,180 has been obligated on MA257666OMS25: $250,000 in federal funding and $270,180 in non-federal funding.

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