15.929 save americas treasures opportunity P24AS00545 save americas treasures grants from the historic preservation fund provide preservation and or conservation assistance to nationally significant…

Federal Grant Award Summary

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $123,434 to the Don Harrington Discovery Center Foundation, Inc., through the Save America's Treasures program (CFDA 15.929) on September 23, 2025. This Project Grant funds the conservation and preservation of the historic Helium Monument Time Column artifacts located in Amarillo, Texas. The award is structured as a matching grant requiring a dollar-for-dollar non-federal match (cash or documented in-kind contributions), with the project completion date established for April 30, 2029.

The Save America's Treasures program, administered by the NPS in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), provides preservation and conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections through a competitive, merit-based process. This award specifically supports the physical conservation efforts necessary to preserve the Helium Monument Time Column artifacts for future generations, demonstrating the foundation's role in maintaining culturally and historically significant collections within the Amarillo community.

15.929 save americas treasures opportunity P24AS00545 save americas treasures grants from the historic preservation fund provide preservation and or conservation assistance to nationally significant historic properties and collections. Grants are awarded through a competitive process and require a dollar-for-dollar, non-federal match, which can be cash or documented in-kind. 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 nonprofit organizations. This physical preservation project is awarded to the DON harrington discovery center foundation, INC, to fund conservation of the historic helium monument time column artifacts.