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National Park Service is now accepting applications for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program

The National Park Service is now accepting applications for the fourth round of funding for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program. This grant program was created by Congress in 2020 to support the preservation of sites and structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places that commemorate the founding of the nation. Grants support the physical preservation of a broad variety of cultural resources associated with the country’s semiquincentennial (250th anniversary).

For the purposes of this grant program, the “founding of the nation” is defined as the period ending in 1815. This end date corresponds to the defeat of British naval forces at the Battle of New Orleans and the ratification of the Treaty of Ghent by Congress. These events brought a close to the War of 1812, marking the end of military hostilities between the United States and Great Britain which had begun with the American Revolution. The founding of the nation does not have a defined starting period to be inclusive of the many cultures that combined to create the America of today.

Important Eligibility Information

  • Eligible applicants may include state and local governments, non-profit organizations, public and non-profit institutions of higher education, and tribes.
  • All resources must be listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places (including National Historic Landmarks) individually or as contributing to a listed district.
  • Buildings, structures, sites, districts, and objects considered significant for their association with or commemoration of people, places, or events between the earliest known resources and through 1815 may be considered as associated with the “founding of the nation.”
The Semiquincentennial Grant Program is funded by the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) and managed by the National Park Service. Funding for the HPF is provided from Outer Continental Shelf oil and gas lease revenues, not tax dollars. Congress has appropriated $7,000,000 for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program for FY2024.
Applications are due March 18, 2025.

Available Grant Funding

Grants are awarded through a competitive process and do not require non-Federal funding match.
For more information and to apply for the Semiquincentennial Grant Program visit grants.govP24AS00546.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EXCITING NMAH JOB OPPORTUNITY – Museum Specialist

Please click on the links below to view the job announcements for a Museum Specialist, GS-1016-09, with promotion potential to GS-11.  The position is located in the Collections Management Unit in the Office of Collections. This is a full time, permanent Federal position open to all and to employees with Federal status as well as special appointing authorities. The announcement opened today, Thursday, December 5th, and closes Thursday, December 19th. 

Please spread the word about this exciting job opportunity and let the Personnel Office know if you have any questions.  Have a wonderful rest of your day!

Announcement #s:                25R-SA-311909-DEU-NMAH (Open to all)

                                              25R-SA-311909-MPA-NMAH (Federal status)

Position Title:                         Museum Specialist

Pay Plan/Series/Grade:         GS-1016-09

Open and Close Dates:         12/5/2024 – 12/19/2024

Vacancy Location:                 Washington, DC

Announcement links:             Open to all – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/822382700

Federal status – https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/822383100

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AAM Awards & Recognition Program

Colleagues, help recognize outstanding individuals, programs, and organizations in the museum field!

An AAM National Award or Recognition honors those who are positively impacting their communities and the museum field. With a streamlined process and broad eligibility, the awards program honors professionals across diverse roles.

Nominations for 2025 awards and recognition are due December 6 for all categories:

The Award for Distinguished Service to Museums recognizes an individual’s significant and sustained contributions to the museum profession for at least 20 years.

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Nancy Hanks Memorial Awards for Rising Stars recognize museum professionals who have 10 years or fewer of experience as a museum professional who are making an impact in their institutions, communities, and the museum field. Multiple individuals may be recognized in a given year.

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Recognition for the Advancement of Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion in Museums highlights the important and noteworthy work that is driving impact and making a difference in DEAI, with acknowledgement that DEAI work is necessarily ongoing and iterative. Multiple individuals, programs/initiatives, and organizations may be recognized in a given year.

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» Nominate a program/initiative or organization

You only have TEN DAYS to submit conference proposals

There are only ten days before the deadline to submit proposals for the CAMM conference arrives on December 2. Join your colleagues in sharing new ideas and our collective expertise at the Pensacola Maritime Museum.
Go to https://councilofamericanmaritimemuseums.org/annual-meeting/ to access the guidelines and proposal form.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

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