Program

Challenge Programs: Museum Challenge Grants

Period of Performance

10/1/1979 - 6/30/1984

Funding Totals (matching)

$175,000.00 (approved)
$175,000.00 (offered)
$110,000.00 (awarded)


Challenge I: The Louisiana State Museum, the Humanities, and the Community

FAIN: CM-*1765-81

Louisiana State Museum (New Orleans, LA 70116-3205)
Robert R. Macdonald (Project Director: February 1980 to October 1990)

To fund public relations and development staff in order to broaden public awareness of the museum's services and financial needs; to upgrade curatorial salaries and publications, educational programs, conservation and acquisitions.