A GRANT OPPORTUNITY REMINDER FROM
THE NORTHEAST DOCUMENT CONSERVATION CENTER........
****************************************
IMLS CONSERVATION PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 1, 2008
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.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES for Conservation Project Support include:
- Surveys (general needs assessments, detailed condition reports, or
environmental studies)
* Note: Museums that have conducted a general assessment survey seven or
more years ago may apply for another general assessment survey.
- Conservation treatment of collections
- Training of staff in collections care procedures
FOR GUIDELINES AND EXAMPLES OF SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS, go to:
www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/conservProject.shtm
TO DISCUSS YOUR PROPOSAL WITH AN IMLS PROGRAM OFFICER, CONTACT:
Christine Henry, Senior Program Officer
Phone: 202/653-4674
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
or
Mark Feitl, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/653-4635
E-mail: [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 digitization, preservation
microfilming, and duplication of photographic materials.
TO CONTACT NEDCC:
For surveys, contact Angelina Altobellis, [log in to unmask]
For conservation treatment, contact Walter Newman, [log in to unmask]
For more information about NEDCC and its services, visit: www.nedcc.org
=========================================================
Important Subscriber Information:
The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes).
If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).
|
