The niagara falls underground railroad heritage center will launch a fellowship program to support a pipeline for museum professionals for individuals from historically underrepresented communities
Active Project Grant Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- MH251716OMS22
- Recipient
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Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Commission Inc. UEI NLHJNQCK7K31
- Awarding agency
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Institute of Museum and Library Services
National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities
- Obligated
- $649,917
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 45.309 Museum Grants for African American History and Culture
- Completion date 93% complete
- Originally
- Funding
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- $248,333.00 Federal
- $401,584.00 Non-federal
- Place of performance
- Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
Description
The center will recruit and hire a full-time executive director, who will provide oversight of the fellowship, including the onboarding, training, and mentorship of junior fellows. All fellows will participate in professional development and mentoring activities. Project results will include a curriculum to support the training of junior fellows and interns. An evaluation consultant will assess the project's success and the center will produce a scholarly article detailing the findings from the project's implementation. The project design accommodates the nuances and challenges of traditional entryways into and upward mobility within the museum profession for individuals from historically underrepresented communities.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $0 | $0 | |
| Amendment | $0 | $0 | |
| Original award | $248,333 | $401,584 |
Quick answers
Who received award MH251716OMS22?
MH251716OMS22 was awarded to Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Commission Inc. by Institute of Museum and Library Services (National Foundation on the Arts and Humanities) on July 1, 2022.
How much is award MH251716OMS22 worth?
$649,917 has been obligated on MH251716OMS22: $248,333 in federal funding and $401,584 in non-federal funding.
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