In case you know a local organization that has a preservation project - these aren't big grants but they might be useful to small institutions!
Jennifer John Patterson Continuing Education Coordinator Central Texas Library System, Inc. 512-583-0704 x16 ________________________________ From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Carlyn Hammons Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2009 8:19 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Heritage-tourism-list-l] Preservation Assistance Grants Heritage Tourism Friends- Is there a small organization in your community that could use help with a preservation project? The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is currently accepting applications for Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions. Eligible institutions include: * Libraries * Museums * Archives * Historical Societies * Arts and Cultural Organizations * City and County Records Offices The grant program funds a wide range of preservation projects, including: * General preservation assessments of humanities collections * Consultations with professionals to address a specific preservation issue, need, or problem * Purchase of storage furniture and preservation supplies * Purchase of environmental monitoring equipment for humanities collections * Education and training for staff The 2009 guidelines for Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions are available at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html. You will also find sample project descriptions, sample narratives, and a list of frequently asked questions. The deadline for applications is May 14, 2009. All applications to the NEH must be submitted through Grants.gov. See the application guidelines for details. For more information, contact the staff of NEH's Division of Preservation and Access at 202-606-8570 and [email protected]. I encourage you to share this information with the eligible institutions in your community. Let's bring some of this funding to our small organizations in Texas! Carlyn Hammons Museum Services Program Specialist History Programs Division Texas Historical Commission PO Box 12276 Austin, Texas 78711 512/463-5756 www.thc.state.tx.us
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