Federal grants to Franklin County Historical Society
Franklin County Historical Society in Columbus, Ohio received $3.0 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 12 awards. Its largest program was National Leadership Grants, with $974,663. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $975,083.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$3.0 million
- Awards12
- Awarded in FY 2025$975,083
- Largest award$799,921
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 1 | $336,722 |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $1.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $280,007 |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $426,577 |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $975,083 |
Programs that fund Franklin County Historical Society
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Leadership Grants | 3 | $974,663 |
| Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) | 1 | $799,921 |
| Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program | 1 | $386,578 |
| STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | 1 | $336,722 |
| Museums for America | 1 | $224,732 |
| 21st Century Museum Professional Program | 1 | $200,092 |
| Public Diplomacy Programs | 3 | $85,275 |
| ECA – American Spaces | 1 | $24,999 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of Museum and Library Services | 5 | $1.4 million |
| National Aeronautics and Space Administration | 1 | $799,921 |
| Department of Defense | 1 | $386,578 |
| National Science Foundation | 1 | $336,722 |
| Department of State | 4 | $110,274 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The NASA learning lunchbox feeding stem diversity and serving underserved youth with NASA artemis and the james webb telescope across the nation | Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) | May 5, 2022 | $799,921 |
| Cosi will undertake a needs assessment to establish the foundation for research collaborations that will advance the understanding of designing and implementing intensive stem-based youth programs. Examining the spectrum of museum-based youth programs, the study seeks to identify their presence and | National Leadership Grants | September 16, 2025 | $749,991 |
| Stem: voyage of discovery: U.S. Naval stem immersion program to fuel future diverse workforce for nontraditional youth and families | Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program | May 30, 2024 | $386,578 |
| Roads taken: a retrospective study of program strategies and long-term impacts of intensive, multi-year, stem youth programs | STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) | August 24, 2021 | $336,722 |
| The center of science and industry (COSI) will foster steam literacy by developing and widely distributing an “america’s 250th anniversary learning lunchbox” with replicable hands-on science, history, and art activities for underserved youth and families. In partnership with multiple federal governm | Museums for America | July 14, 2023 | $224,732 |
| Cosi will lead a multi-site research project to explore museum visitors’ motivations, expectations, and satisfaction, which will provide insights to support the design of visitor-centered experiences in museums. The project team will develop, refine, and test research instruments, and then will work | National Leadership Grants | July 8, 2022 | $214,672 |
| The center of science and industry (COSI), in collaboration with the Ohio museums association (OMA), will enhance the strategic planning capabilities of three Ohio museums, representing small, medium, and large institutions. This initiative addresses the critical need for tailored strategic and part | 21st Century Museum Professional Program | September 16, 2025 | $200,092 |
| The aim of cosi's project is to impact, create awareness and inspire underrepresented youth and girls to pursue careers in stem, through strategies that can ultimately increase economic prosperity through diversity in stem. | Public Diplomacy Programs | September 26, 2024 | $40,000 |
| To organize a two days in-person professional training on extracurricular intellectual property innovation center (EIPIC) that showcases the importance of innovation, and intellectual property as vital components of the global economy. | ECA – American Spaces | June 7, 2024 | $24,999 |
| The aim of cosi's project is to impact, create awareness and inspire underrepresented youth and girls to pursue careers in stem, through strategies that can ultimately increase economic prosperity through diversity in stem. | Public Diplomacy Programs | September 26, 2023 | $24,000 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Franklin County Historical Society get?
$3.0 million in 12 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Franklin County Historical Society the most?
The Institute of Museum and Library Services, with $1.4 million in 5 awards. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration and the Department of Defense follow.
What is Franklin County Historical Society's largest federal grant?
$799,921 under Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM), with its first action in the period on May 5, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Franklin County Historical Society?
Its largest are National Leadership Grants, Office of Stem Engagement (OSTEM) and Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach and Workforce Program.
Other grant recipients in Columbus
- Ohio Department of Medicaid
- Ohio Department of Education
- Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
- Ohio Department of Transportation
- Ohio Department of Development
- Ohio Department of Health
- The Ohio State University
- The State of Ohio Office of Budget and Management
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