Project Grant MG257594OMS25
- COSI will lead a multi-site research project funded by a $214,672 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the National Leadership Grants program. COSI will develop and test research instruments to study visitor motivations, expectations, and satisfaction at four museums, including a science center, history park, zoo, and art museum. COSI will gather data on visitor experiences at each site and compare the findings to the institutions' own understanding....
- The Center of Science and Industry (COSI), in collaboration with the Ohio Museums Association (OMA), received a $400,184 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 21st Century Museum Professionals (CFDA 45.032) program. The grant will enhance the strategic planning capabilities of three Ohio museums, representing small, medium, and large institutions. The initiative aims to develop tailored strategic and partnership plans to drive sustainable growth and community...
- The Museum of Science, Boston, in partnership with a coalition of museums and media producers, received a $558,512 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the National Leadership Grants (CFDA 45.312) program. The two-year project, running from September 2023 to August 2025, aims to build the foundation for museums of any size to address current topics of relevance through immersive digital experiences. Key activities include identifying best practices,...
- The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) received a $497,021 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (MFA) program (CFDA 45.301). The grant will be used to update the museum's laboratories and improve the educational spaces for youth educational programming. OMSI will partner with Project LEDO, a Portland-based community organization, to host family advisory workshops and develop prototypes for new lab experience...
- The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois was awarded a $206,766 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to implement a two-part community outreach program under the National Leadership Grants program. The museum will develop new offsite programming to bring interactive science experiences to schools and community spaces across Chicago, including learning labs, school assemblies, whole-school takeovers, and science fairs. Additionally, the museum will...
- 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...
- This federal Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), under the 21st Century Museum Professionals (CFDA 45.032) program, provides $999,539 to the Sciencenter Discovery Museum in Ithaca, New York. The award supports a three-year professional development project to engage 30 pairs of museum practitioners and local community partners in six-month learning communities. This effort aims to increase the capacity of museums to provide relevant family engagement in...
- The Museum of Science (MOS) was awarded a $1,499,810 Project Grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the National Leadership Grants (CFDA 45.312) program. The two-year grant will enable MOS to launch "Advancing AI in America" (A3), a national initiative to expand K-12 and public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) through exhibitions, programs, and digital resources. Key activities include updating the Exploring AI exhibition with five new...
- The federal Project Grant award in the amount of $501,818 was provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (MFA) program (CFDA 45.301). The Sciencenter Discovery Museum in Ithaca, New York will partner with regional libraries to expand equitable access to hands-on STEM learning by supporting public libraries as trusted community spaces. The project will use input from prior collaborations to co-create STEM activity kits and establish a learning...
- The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $1,095,816 Project Grant under the 21st Century Museum Professionals (CFDA 45.032) program to the Coalition of State Museum Associations (COSMA). The grant will fund a 3-year program to increase the capacity of state museum associations in the Western region to better serve their member museums. The program will provide an in-person convening, 5 webinars, and monthly virtual office hours to help the inaugural cohort of 9 state...
The Center of Science and Industry (COSI), a nonprofit organization in Columbus, Ohio, was awarded a $749,991 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) through the National Leadership Grants (CFDA 45.312) program. The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2028, will fund a needs assessment to establish the foundation for research collaborations that advance the understanding of designing and implementing intensive STEM-based youth programs. The study will examine the spectrum of museum-based youth programs, identify their presence, goals, measured outcomes, collaborative research opportunities, existing relationships, and stakeholder perspectives. Researchers, program designers, practitioners, museum leaders, and program participants and alumni will serve as sources for both leadership and data, benefiting from the project by gaining direction for future research and collaboration.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $750.0k | 9/16/25 |