The akron ZOO will develop a comprehensive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) plan focused on five areas, including workforce, workplace, guest services, community partnerships, and procurement
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- ME249297OMS21
- Recipient
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Akron Zoological Park UEI N2FKPTCK8NT1
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $124,080
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 45.301 Museums for America
- Completion date
- Funding
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- $62,699.70 Federal
- $61,380.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Akron, OH 44307, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
Project activities will include an assessment of the existing workplace culture, collection of community data, identification of baseline DEI measures, development of a strategy to reorient the existing work plans around DEI, professional development for ZOO staff, and ongoing evaluation of progress. The project will involve several consultants as well as establishing an executive team and a staff advisory council, who each will receive training on communication and unconscious bias. The outcome of the project activities will center DEI as a principle driving decisions across the ZOO, that will benefit ZOO employees, along with broader community.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | -$5,090 | -$6,410 | |
| Original award | $67,790 | $67,790 |
Quick answers
Who received award ME249297OMS21?
ME249297OMS21 was awarded to Akron Zoological Park by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2021.
How much is award ME249297OMS21 worth?
$124,080 has been obligated on ME249297OMS21: $62,700 in federal funding and $61,380 in non-federal funding.
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