Project Grant MN257864OMS25
- The Quapaw Nation was awarded a $263,006 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program (CFDA 45.311). The grant will be used to preserve the heritage of the Quapaw Nation, enhance library resources, and promote early learning and adult literacy. Key activities include: Expanding access to e-books, audiobooks, online courses, and STEAM educational resources to support lifelong learning. Developing an...
- This $284,178 federal Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (CFDA 45.311 - Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services) will enable the Quapaw Nation to improve access to digital services, support the development of classes and educational opportunities, and preserve Native community content. The funding will be used to invest in library staffing, as well as technology and furnishing upgrades to meet the evolving information needs of patrons in the...
- The Native Village of Kwinhagak in Quinhagak, Alaska will receive $100,000 through June 2025 under a Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (NANH-Museums). The funding will support development of a digital museum guide featuring interactive 3D artifacts and interpretive content from the Nunalleq Museum's archaeological collection. Activities include gathering resources for the guide, designing a back-end data...
- The Passamaquoddy Cultural Heritage Museum of the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township received a $209,740 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (CFDA 45.308 - Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program) to enhance the museum experience. The grant will fund the integration of a new visitor engagement and wayfinding platform, development of interactive video displays and an audio tour featuring stories and teachings from the Passamaquoddy community,...
- The Penobscot Nation Museum is receiving a $249,925 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) program (CFDA 45.308). The grant supports the museum's move to a new location and a transformative exhibition design process that will integrate interactive content and advanced technology into the new exhibits and space. Specifically, the grant funds will support script writing, translation, audiovisual...
- The KAW Nation received a $149,969 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program (CFDA 45.311). The grant will enable the Kanza Library and Learning Center to expand community access and services over a 2-year period from September 2023 to August 2025. Key initiatives include increasing library staff, hours, and programming; establishing a parent/teacher resource section; providing an...
- The Waponahki Museum Resource Center of the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Pleasant Point received a $250,000 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (CFDA 45.308 - Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program) to enhance its exhibitions by integrating digital media and audio components. The grant funds will support the development and display of short videos featuring the stories, traditions, and cultural practices of the Wabanaki people, as well as the...
- The Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs Central Office awarded a $144,000 Project Grant to the Quapaw Nation under the Indian Economic Development federal grant program (CFDA 15.032). The funding will support the Quapaw Nation's efforts to develop its economic base through June 30, 2023. The Indian Economic Development program aims to provide Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments with resources necessary for business development and coordinated program integration....
- The Museum of the Cherokee People, on behalf of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, received a $142,400 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) program. The grant, awarded from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027, will support the conservation and stabilization of seven culturally significant objects in the museum's collection, including historic baskets, clothing, and pottery. The grant funds...
- The Quapaw Nation received a $807,006 project grant award from the Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Justice System Infrastructure Program for Indian Tribes (CFDA 16.596). The grant will fund the hiring and equipping of a new probation officer over five years to increase the capacity of the Quapaw Tribal Courts and address related community needs. Key activities include personnel and equipment costs, community justice strategies focusing on...
The Quapaw Nation received a $116,290 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) program (CFDA 45.308). The grant will be used to enhance the Quapaw Nation Museum's services by improving visitor wayfinding and signage, upgrading display cases, replacing outdated technology, and purchasing archival quality mannequins for safely displaying regalia. Additionally, the grant will support the development and integration of QR codes for museum exhibits to provide a more engaging and accessible experience for visitors with visual or hearing impairments. These updates will enable the museum to better protect, manage, and display its collections, and better serve both tribal and non-tribal visitors. The grant performance period is from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $116.3k | 9/16/25 |