Project Grant NNX10AD94G

The Exploratorium will develop affordable, portable STEAM exhibits and at-home learning experiences in partnership with Community Science Workshops under a $499,850 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' Museums for America program. Through the grant period of September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2025, The Exploratorium will collaborate with CSWS to design 8-10 exhibits and accompanying digital lessons to enable STEAM learning in underserved communities across...

The Children's Museum of Atlanta will collaborate with Georgia State University to provide $420,615 in virtual learning opportunities and professional development under an Institute of Museum and Library Services Museums for America Project Grant awarded September 1, 2022. Specifically, the museum and university will develop curriculum-directed virtual learning for pre-K through 5th grade Title I students, with a focus on improving language and literacy skills through play-based methods. They...

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $520,048 Project Grant under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program to The Exploratorium, a renowned science museum in San Francisco. The grant supports the development of museum exhibits designed to promote artificial intelligence (AI) literacy among young female-identifying audiences aged 8-18. Using the Exploratorium's established exhibit design principles for engaging girls, the project will create interactive,...

The Explora Science Center & Children's Museum of Albuquerque received a $382,219 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services' (IMLS) Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant supports the museum's efforts to increase accessibility and relevance for blind and low-vision visitors through the following activities: Partner with local community groups and libraries to better understand the needs and aspirations of the blind community through listening...

The Museum of York County will create an exhibit about the natural history of the Carolina Piedmont with a focus on meeting the developmental needs of children ages 0-6. The exhibit, titled the "Early Learner Playscape," will include interactive displays and touch-based activities as well as specimens from the museum's collection. Informed by the South Carolina Early Childhood Standards, the exhibit aims to help children become kindergarten-ready while learning about local...

The San Antonio Children's Museum will receive $917,684 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America federal grant program (CFDA 45.301) to complete fabrication of an exhibition. The exhibition is designed to equip children ages 4-11 with skills needed to address future challenges, building on earlier community input gathered with IMLS support. Final prototypes and multimedia elements will be shared for feedback. The museum will work with contractors...

This $559,824 Project Grant award from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program will support The San Antonio Children's Museum, also known as The DoSeum, in creating a traveling version of its current exhibition "Uniquely Us: Understanding Race and Building Unity." The exhibition is designed for audiences ages 0-7 and will provide age-appropriate resources on race and racism. The project involves developing experiential and...

The Discovery Children's Museum was awarded a $508,683 project grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program to launch the fabrication and installation phase of a new centerpiece climber exhibit exploring the Southern Nevada natural environment. Building on a previous grant, the project will continue collaborating with partners to address visitor feedback, with a focus on creating a welcoming, learning-focused, and safe environment for...

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, in partnership with the Illinois State Board of Education, received a $501,131 Project Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) program. The grant will support the fabrication and installation of an interactive, hands-on exhibit called "Citizen City" for children ages 3-9. The exhibit will explore themes related to citizenship, youth agency and voice, rights and...

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded a $572,807 Museums for America (CFDA 45.301) project grant to Kidsplay Children's Museum, Inc. to launch the "HUB@KIDSPLAY" initiative. This 3-year project will establish a physical space within the museum and a corresponding program aimed at fostering collaboration among community stakeholders to better prepare children aged 0-8 to thrive. Key activities include hiring a full-time hub manager to coordinate programming and...