MA-249631-OMS-21
Project Grant
Overview
Grant Description
The University of Montana will create "Transforming Spaces" to foster a more inclusive, culturally responsive space for Missoula's urban Indian population and to better meet the community's needs. The project will explore cross-cultural, collaborative approaches to STEM and Native science.
In collaboration with Montana's tribal communities, the museum's education team and advisory groups will design and implement hands-on activities that engage visitors with Native science. The project will engage tribal role models and partner with tribal elders to create a library of videos for tribal partners, K-12 schools, and organizations.
The project will offer teachers professional development designed to fulfill the statewide mandate of Indian Education for All. The exhibit will connect Native and non-Native museum visitors, close opportunity and achievement gaps, and ensure that all Missoula children feel a sense of belonging in museums, higher education, and STEM.
In collaboration with Montana's tribal communities, the museum's education team and advisory groups will design and implement hands-on activities that engage visitors with Native science. The project will engage tribal role models and partner with tribal elders to create a library of videos for tribal partners, K-12 schools, and organizations.
The project will offer teachers professional development designed to fulfill the statewide mandate of Indian Education for All. The exhibit will connect Native and non-Native museum visitors, close opportunity and achievement gaps, and ensure that all Missoula children feel a sense of belonging in museums, higher education, and STEM.
Awardee
Funding Goals
NOT APPLICABLE
Grant Program (CFDA)
Awarding / Funding Agency
Place of Performance
Missoula,
Montana
59812-0003
United States
Geographic Scope
Single Zip Code
Related Opportunity
Analysis Notes
Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have decreased from $500,002 to $499,358.
University Of Montana was awarded
Project Grant MA-249631-OMS-21
worth $249,356
from the The Institute of Museum and Library Services in September 2021 with work to be completed primarily in Missoula Montana United States.
The grant
has a duration of 3 years and
was awarded through assistance program 45.301 Museums for America.
$250,002 (50.0%) of this Project Grant was funded by non-federal sources.
The Project Grant was awarded through grant opportunity Museums for America (2021).
Status
(Complete)
Last Modified 6/13/25
Period of Performance
9/1/21
Start Date
8/31/24
End Date
Funding Split
$249.4K
Federal Obligation
$250.0K
Non-Federal Obligation
$499.4K
Total Obligated
Activity Timeline
Transaction History
Modifications to MA-249631-OMS-21
Additional Detail
Award ID FAIN
MA-249631-OMS-21
SAI Number
MA-249631-OMS-21D
Award ID URI
SAI EXEMPT
Awardee Classifications
State Government
Awarding Office
539871 INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM LIBRARY SVCS
Funding Office
539871 INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM LIBRARY SVCS
Awardee UEI
DAY7Z8ZD48Q3
Awardee CAGE
4B839
Performance District
MT-01
Senators
Jon Tester
Steve Daines
Steve Daines
Modified: 6/13/25