S edav VA AKI museum nagpra documentation and consultation grant

The City of Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture received a $149,678 Project Grant award effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, from the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) program (CFDA 15.922). This grant supports museum consultation on and documentation of Native American human remains and cultural items held by the City of Phoenix, with the specific focus on NAGPRA documentation and consultation activities related to the S Edav Va Aki Museum.

The funded project will enable the museum to conduct consultation with Native American tribes and organizations, document cultural items and human remains in its collections, and prepare materials to support potential repatriation determinations and responses. These activities align with the NAGPRA program's primary objectives of facilitating collaboration between museums and Indian tribes while advancing the identification and documentation necessary for repatriation efforts and cultural affiliation determinations.