Iowa Department Of Administrative Services

The Iowa Department of Administrative Services, doing business as the State Historical Society of Iowa, is a U.S. state government entity registered to receive federal awards. As the state's primary historical organization, it plays a crucial role in preserving and promoting Iowa's rich cultural heritage. The Society provides various services to the federal government through grant awards, primarily focused on historical preservation, educational programming, and cultural initiatives. These efforts align with its mission to connect generations by preserving Iowa's past, illuminating the present, and informing future decision-making.

Recent federal grant awards to the State Historical Society of Iowa demonstrate its diverse range of activities and partnerships with federal agencies. The Society has received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for projects such as the "United We Stand" initiative, which aims to foster cross-cultural understanding, deepen public understanding of history, and promote civic engagement. Another NEH grant supports the National History Day program, focusing on extending outreach to underserved communities and diversifying participation. The Society also serves as the provisional state humanities council partner for NEH in Iowa, developing and delivering humanities programming and managing grant recipients. Additionally, the National Archives and Records Administration has provided discretionary funding for unspecified projects. The National Park Service, through its Historic Preservation Fund, awarded a grant for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program, supporting the physical preservation of cultural resources associated with the founding of America, specifically for restoration work at the Blood Run National Historic Landmark.