Congressionally directed spending save americas treasures grants awarded via congressionally directed spending provide preservation and or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic…

This $1,000,000 Save America's Treasures Project Grant, awarded by the National Park Service (CFDA 15.929) on August 1, 2024, will fund HVAC and mechanical improvements to the Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, Virginia. The grant requires a dollar-for-dollar non-federal match from the recipient, the non-profit Birthplace of Country Music, Inc. This funding will support critical infrastructure upgrades to the museum, which preserves and promotes the musical heritage of the historic Bristol Sessions, a pivotal moment in country music history. The project aims to improve the museum's environmental systems to better protect its culturally significant collections and provide enhanced visitor experiences.

Congressionally directed spending save americas treasures grants awarded via congressionally directed spending provide preservation and or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. Grants require a dollarfordollar nonfederal match which can be cash or documented inkind. The grant program is administered by the national park service NPS in partnership with the national endowment for the arts NEA the national endowment for the humanities NEH and the institute of museum and library services imls. Beneficiaries include states tribes local governments and nonprofits. This project is awarded to the nonprofit birthplace of country music for HVAC and mechanical improvements to the birthplace of country music museum.