Discretionary

The Museum of Chinese in the Americas (MOCA) was awarded a $149,400 Project Grant from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the National Historical Publications and Records Grants program (CFDA 89.003). The grant, with a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026, supports MOCA's efforts to preserve, digitize, and provide public access to historical records and documentary sources related to Chinese American history. Key activities include digitizing 150 oral histories from 11 collections documenting Chinese American experiences, preserving oversized archival materials like blueprints and calligraphy paintings, and developing cross-referencing archival systems. The grant also enables MOCA to create public programming that enhances understanding of Chinese American cultural history. As a non-profit, minority-owned organization, MOCA has established itself as a critical cultural institution focused on documenting and celebrating Chinese American heritage through its federal grant-funded projects.