Museum on Main Street (MoMS) Grants
The Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program is a collaboration between the Smithsonian and Mass Humanities, bringing the "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America" exhibit to rural communities in Massachusetts. This program aims to enhance local engagement by incorporating community-specific programming alongside the national exhibition. Each selected site will host the exhibit for six weeks from April 19, 2025, to February 1, 2026, and will develop six related programs. The initiative underscores the evolution of American democracy, with a particular focus on issues of representation, civic participation, and the responsibilities of citizenship.Key Dates: LOI opens March 11, 2024; LOI due May 10, 2024; Award Notification July 1, 2024; Voices and Votes Tour April 19, 2025, to February 1, 2026
Award Range
$10,000 - $10,000
Total Program Funding
$60,000
Number of Awards
6
Matching Requirement
Yes - 10% match required.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligibility: Non-profit organizations located in Massachusetts towns with a population of 12,000 or fewer, interested in being one of six sites chosen to host the 20252026 Smithsonian Museum on Main Street exhibit.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
March 11, 2024
Application Closes
May 10, 2024
Grantor
Marie Pellissier
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