The Department of the Interior's National Park Service Alaska Region awarded a $1,301,920 Project Grant under the Pacific Northwest and Hawaiian Islands Arts program (CFDA 15.071) to the Sealaska Heritage Institute, Inc. The grant period extends from August 25, 2023 to April 30, 2028. The funding will enable Sealaska Heritage Institute, a private non-profit organization, to provide enhanced Pacific Northwest and Hawaiian Islands art programs that promote the scholarly study and instruction of Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian arts and culture. Key initiatives will include workshops and mentorships with Native artists, artist-in-residence programs, art and museum internships for Native students, museum research and exhibitions, publications, and the development of virtual educational resources. The grant will also support introductory art experiences for youth. Through these activities, the grant aims to perpetuate and enhance the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures of Southeast Alaska.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.3m | 8/25/23 |