OpportunityTitle: Grant for curatorial services to the State of New Mexico, Department of Cultural Affairs for the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and, Laboratory of Anthropology (MIAC)
CategoryExplanation: The Bureau of Reclamation generates collections of archeological materials and records in accordance with multiple federal laws. Following 36 CFR 79, these federal properties must be curated by a repository or museum meeting the Department of the Interior standards. The Museum of Indian Arts and Cultures meets these standards, as well as those of the American Association of Museums. The museum has curated the collections from Navajo Reservoir since the 1950s, because under the terms of the original agreements between the United States and the Museum, they were stipulated to &#147;retain&#148; the Collections.
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Applicant Eligibility (081):   State and local agencies, sponsored organizations, public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other public institutions/organizations, Federally-recognized Indian Tribal governments, minority groups, specialized groups, small businesses, profit organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations, quasi-public nonprofit institutions/organizations, other private institutions/organizations, and Native American Organizations, educational or scientific organization, or any institution, corporation, association, or individual that possesses the requisite professional requirements.
Description: The Bureau of Reclamation generates collections of archeological materials and records in accordance with multiple federal laws. Following 36 CFR 79, these federal properties must be curated by a repository or museum meeting the Department of the Interior standards. The Museum of Indian Arts and Cultures meets these standards, as well as those of the American Association of Museums. The museum has curated the collections from Navajo Reservoir since the 1950s, because under the terms of the original agreements between the United States and the Museum, they were stipulated to &#147;retain&#148; the Collections.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: BOR
GrantorContactText: Timothy Wagoner &lt;br/&gt;Grants Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 801-524-3704