The louisiana civil rights museum will develop a responsive and engaging education outreach initiative to serve their community by addressing the museum's need for a quality education curriculum and…

The Institute of Museum and Library Services awarded the Louisiana State Museum $150,115 on September 1, 2026, under the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture program (CFDA 45.309) to develop an education outreach initiative centered on civil rights.

The Louisiana Civil Rights Museum will design a curriculum including lesson plans, virtual tours, and on-site field trips, and will hire an education specialist to lead a teacher advisory panel. The project incorporates guest speakers and partners into curriculum content and will provide free educational resources to teachers. The initiative targets up to 3,000 students, offering access to civil rights history and resources that help educators teach how civil discourse can unite Americans.

Performance occurs in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a period of performance from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2028. The assistance type is a Project Grant.

The louisiana civil rights museum will develop a responsive and engaging education outreach initiative to serve their community by addressing the museum's need for a quality education curriculum and providing free educational resources to teachers. Project activities include designing a curriculum that includes lesson plans, virtual tours, and on-site field trips to the museum. The project involves hiring an education specialist to lead a teacher advisory panel to inform the project design, while incorporating guest speakers and other partners into the curriculum content. The outcome of project activities will be an opportunity for up to 3,000 students to access and interact with the history of civil rights by providing teachers with resources that complement their engagement with the louisiana civil rights museum and help them learn how civil discourse can unite americans.