Museum Operations

Background
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District (USACE, MVK) is offering a cooperative agreement for the operation of the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum (JBLMRM) and Motor Vessel Mississippi IV (MV/MS IV). The museum is a popular tourist attraction in Vicksburg, providing educational and recreational opportunities for visitors to learn about the lower Mississippi River, USACE, The Mississippi River Commission, and the history of Vicksburg, Mississippi. The main objective is to educate the public about water resources development projects and provide a setting for multiple groups and municipalities to hold meetings.

Grant Details
The recipient will be responsible for running the daily operation of the museum year-round during normal hours of operation, providing personnel for general maintenance and operations, interpretive services, event coordination, volunteer scheduling and training, facility maintenance, security management, communication with the District regarding accidents and incidents on museum property, maintaining visitation logs, and complying with state and federal laws and regulations. The Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum is located at 910 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180.

Eligibility Requirements
The cooperative agreement is open to non-Federal public and nonprofit entities with knowledge of managing museums or similar projects. There are no specific restrictions on eligible applicants.

Period of Performance
The cooperative agreement has an estimated first-year funding of $69,784 with four additional 12-month option periods. The term of the agreement is from July 3, 2024 through July 2, 2029.

Grant Value
$69,784 estimated first-year funding with potential for additional years at a 5% maximum increase in cost per year.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed at the Jesse Brent Lower Mississippi River Museum located at 910 Washington Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180.