Project Grant MN258012OMS25
- 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 Oneida Indian Nation was awarded a $248,212 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (CFDA 45.308 - Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program) to address recommendations from a recent preservation assessment. The grant will fund the purchase and installation of museum-quality mobile shelving in the Nation's newly renovated archives room, as well as the rehousing, cataloging, and relocation of the archival collections. This project will improve the...
- The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians received a $148,501 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services (NANH-L) program. The award will strengthen the tribal library's community engagement and cultural preservation efforts. Key project activities include: Developing a community makerspace for educational programming focused on Anishinaabe cultural activities such as ribbon skirt/shirt making,...
- The Catawba Indian Nation was awarded a $145,000 Project Grant 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 award will fund two key activities: 1) the purchase and installation of five museum-grade storage cabinets to upgrade the material artifact storage of the Catawba Nation Archives' (CNA) collection of Catawba pottery, basketry, and other material artifacts; and 2) the...
- The Rappahannock Tribe received a $266,356 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (CFDA 45.308) to enhance the tribe's ability to preserve and protect its cultural heritage. The 3-year project, starting on July 1, 2024, will include activities such as: Increasing staffing capacity by hiring a museum generalist and providing professional development opportunities; digitizing and cataloging the...
- The Sokaogon Chippewa Community was awarded a $249,321 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 fund the hiring of a Tribal Archivist and the establishment of a new Tribal Archive and Museum in a community building to consolidate the tribe's collection of historical documents and cultural artifacts. The project will improve the tribe's archival and collections...
- The Fort Independence Indian Community received a $150,000 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 two-year grant will support literacy skills, educational resources, and culturally influential activities in the tribe's rural Inyo County, California community. Key project activities include: Administering surveys to evaluate the educational needs of the...
- The Barona Band of Mission Indians received a $174,000 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program (CFDA 45.308) to create and install an animated short film entitled "Sinyohow and the Twins." This film will serve as a sequel to the tribe's award-winning multi-sensory Kumeyaay/Diegueno creation story film and exhibit, connecting local Native youth and visitors with ancient Kumeyaay stories and...
- The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians received a $150,000 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (CFDA 45.311 - Native American and Native Hawaiian Library Services) to enhance the preservation of traditional land-based practices and strengthen community engagement through arts and cultural programming. The project will focus on identifying and harvesting natural materials to create traditional items, with an emphasis on engaging youth and planning seasonal...
- 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 Monacan Indian Nation received a $245,140 Project Grant award 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 support the tribe's efforts to organize and preserve its archival and museum object collections while integrating improved collections care practices with the revitalization of traditional Monacan pottery making. Key activities include stabilizing, cataloging, digitizing, and rehousing the tribe's extensive archival materials and museum object collection. Additionally, the project will provide hands-on instruction in traditional Monacan pottery making, which will be documented and preserved for future generations. The grant period runs from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2027.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $229.1k | 9/16/25 |