The greenwich historical society will improve preservation of its collections by consolidating objects currently in storage both on and off site to its new HVAC-controlled facility designed for…
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- MA3017036817
- Recipient
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Greenwich Historical Society Inc. UEI MQR7K8NE1PJ3
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $365,075
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 45.301 Museums for America
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $175,652.00 Federal
- $189,423.00 Non-federal
- Funding agency
- National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
- Place of performance
- Cos Cob, CT 06807, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
The greenwich historical society will improve preservation of its collections by consolidating objects currently in storage both on and off site to its new HVAC-controlled facility designed for library, archives, and museum object storage. The museum will purchase and install specialized stationary and mobile storage equipment in the new facility; hire a professional collections manager to work with the museum's curator and archivist to update shelf lists, rehouse collections and move, track, and install collections into the new facility; purchase archival enclosures; and hire a fine arts mover to safely pack and move collections to their new locations. The project will provide for the expanded use and growth of the collections associated with the national historic landmark bush-holley house, the COS COB art colony, and the greenwich community. The project director will consolidate and summarize findings, write a white paper, and organize a workshop for the new england museum association on project design, challenges, successes, and learnings.
Quick answers
Who received award MA3017036817?
MA3017036817 was awarded to Greenwich Historical Society Inc. by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on November 1, 2017.
How much is award MA3017036817 worth?
$365,075 has been obligated on MA3017036817: $175,652 in federal funding and $189,423 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded MA3017036817?
Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) awarded MA3017036817, with funding from National Commission on Libraries and Information Science.
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