ATTENTION: MUSEUMS
A Grant Opportunity Reminder from the Northeast Document Conservation
Center.
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IMLS INCREASES FUNDING FOR CONSERVATION PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS
Application Deadline: October 1, 2007
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WHAT IS IMLS CONSERVATION PROJECT SUPPORT (CPS)?
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awards matching grants
to help museums identify conservation priorities and perform conservation
treatment. Grants of up to $150,000 are awarded on a matching basis. The
match can be met through staff salaries. Additional funds of up to $10,000
are available for an education component. The Northeast Document
Conservation Center encourages museums of all types to apply this year to
take advantage of the increased funding level.
ACTIVITIES ELIGIBLE FOR CONSERVATION PROJECT SUPPORT INCLUDE:
* Surveys (general needs assessments, detailed condition reports, or
environmental studies)
* Conservation treatment of priority objects or collections
* Training of staff in collections-care procedures
WHO CAN APPLY?
An eligible museum must be tax-exempt; own or care for tangible objects;
have at least one full-time staff member; and provide museum services to the
general public on a regular basis.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
Register early with Grants.gov. This year, ALL applications must be
submitted electronically. See the guidelines page for complete instructions.
If you are a first-time Grants.gov user - register now, it takes time to
process your registration!
GUIDELINES and examples of successful applications can be found at the IMLS
Web site: www.imls.gov. TO DISCUSS YOUR PROPOSAL with an IMLS program
officer, contact: Steve Shwartzman, Senior Program Officer, IMLS,
202/653-4789 or [log in to unmask]
HOW CAN THE NORTHEAST DOCUMENT CONSERVATION CENTER (NEDCC) HELP?
NEDCC's experienced conservators will help plan and carry out surveys and
treatment projects. The staff provides estimates, resumes, and other support
documents required by IMLS. NEDCC is a premier center for the preservation
of paper-based collections and photographs. It performs conservation of
paper, photographs, and books, as well as preservation microfilming,
digitization, and duplication of photographic materials.
HOW TO OBTAIN INFORMATION OR ASSISTANCE FROM NEDCC:
For surveys, contact Angelina Altobellis, 978/470-1010 ext. 244, or
[log in to unmask]
For treatment, contact Walter Newman, [log in to unmask]
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT NEDCC AND ITS SERVICES,
visit: www.nedcc.org
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