Title
Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network (FAAHPN) Awards A. Quinn Jones Grant (NB)
Explanation
The Florida African American Heritage Preservation Network (FAAHPN) is a professional association organized in 2001 by the John Gilmore Riley Center Museum.
FAAHPN serves as an informational and technical assistance resource in response to a growing interest in preserving Florida’s African American culture, that of the African Diaspora and that of other related ethnically diverse historic resources globally.
In 2016 FAAHPN awarded the A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center up to $14,000 for the network partner grant for fiscal year 2016-17. The funds were used for professional services, marketing, exhibits and professional development.
The A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center has been awarded up to $14,000 for the network partner grant for fiscal year 2017-2018. The funds can be used for any number of operations and design activities for the museum such as; professional services, marketing, equipment, software, exhibits and professional development.
Fiscal Note
None
Recommendation
CRA Secretary to the CRA Board: Receive the Florida African American Heritage Preservation grant up to the amount of $14,000.00.