Grantee Database

CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF THE DESERT

Grant Year

2025-26

Grant Program

General Operating Support

Award Amount

$13,200.00

Project Description

With support from the California Arts Council, the Children’s Discovery Museum of the Desert will expand its Museum on the Go initiative to underserved communities in the Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV)—a region facing systemic inequities, limited transportation access, and few arts education opportunities. This mobile program directly delivers hands-on, bilingual arts and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) experiences to children and families in schools, parks, and community spaces. With a strong emphasis on visual and performing arts, the program highlights cultural relevance and creative expression while building community connections. Grant funds will support local educator and artist salaries, supplies, and culturally responsive programming. By engaging families in joyful, creative learning and hiring local talent, Museum on the Go supports educational equity and contributes to the ECV’s cultural and economic vitality.

Organization Summary

Our Values

Learning
We value being a place that nurtures thoughtful, hands-on learning in a creative and engaging environment that celebrates learning as an innately joyful activity.
Family
We value being a place where multigenerational family members can grow their relationships through comfortably exploring, sharing and learning together.
Community
We value being a community resource and a welcoming place where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together to share experiences while learning about themselves and our world.

Organization

Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert

Address

71701 GERALD FORD DR

RANCHO MIRAGE

92270-1934

County

Riverside

Region

Inland Empire

Phone

(760) 321-0602

Congressional District

U.S. Representative

State Assembly District

California State Representative

State Senate District

Senator

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