The national civil rights museum will offer learning experiences for its staff and build skills of young african american students to address the lack of underrepresented minorities in the museum field
Ended Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- MH0018002518
- Recipient
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Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation UEI ZC35KVG2MNF3
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $234,211
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 45.309 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
- Completion date
- Originally
- Funding
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- $99,450.38 Federal
- $134,760.45 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
Over a two year period, the museum will offer a scholarship opportunity for its frontline staff members, allowing two individuals per year to attend the association of african american museums (aaam) conference, accompanied by an administrative staff member as mentor. The museum will also RE-structure its internship application process and provide twelve paid intern positions. One intern per year will attend the aaam annual conference. Project activities will also include expanded professional development opportunities for all museum divisions. By providing networking opportunities and a variety of learning experiences, the museum hopes to inspire the longer term pursuit of museum careers by fostering a deeper understanding of museum work, while building its own pipeline of future professionals and leaders.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | -$42,912 | -$11,408 | |
| Original award | $142,362 | $146,168 |
Quick answers
Who received award MH0018002518?
MH0018002518 was awarded to Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on September 1, 2018.
How much is award MH0018002518 worth?
$234,211 has been obligated on MH0018002518: $99,450 in federal funding and $134,760 in non-federal funding.
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