PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Council for the Humanities has announced that a total of $192,600 in Major Grant Awards has been given to 24 organizations to support projects across the state.

Pawtucket grant recipients include:

• The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, $9,500 for interpreting the Chocolate Mill Overlook Park. The money will support the creation of educational, interpretive panels for the new Chocolate Mill Overlook Park in Central Falls. The signs will include the history of the William Wheat Chocolate Factory and chocolate manufacturing in the 18th century.

• The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, $5,700 for “Big Brother in our Hip Pocket: Why Orwell Still Matters.” The money will support public forums coordinated in conjunction with the production of George Orwell’s “1984.” Forums will explore the themes of the novel and a digital presentation providing context on the life, work, and influence of George Orwell and will be viewable online and at the theater.

• The Slater Mill, $7,386 for its student access program. The program features visits to the Slater Mill historic site for teachers and youth from five of Rhode Island’s most economically disadvantaged cities.