Summary of Federal Project Grant Award

The National Park Service (NPS), through the Save America's Treasures program (CFDA 15.929), awarded Portland Opera Association Inc. a $200,777 project grant on September 19, 2025, to support the archival digitization of the organization's performance archive. This preservation initiative will convert the Portland Opera's historical performance records and documentation into digital formats, ensuring long-term accessibility and conservation of the organization's nationally significant cultural collection. The project is scheduled for completion by April 30, 2029, and requires matching funds from non-federal sources on a dollar-for-dollar basis, consistent with program requirements.

The Save America's Treasures program provides preservation and conservation assistance for nationally significant historic properties and collections through a competitive grant process administered by the NPS in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This award reflects the program's commitment to supporting cultural preservation efforts across diverse beneficiaries, including states, tribes, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. The archival digitization project represents a significant intellectual and cultural preservation effort that will enhance public access to Portland Opera's historical records and support the organization's ongoing mission as a performing arts institution.