> For Immediate Release --
>
> The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training has
> issued its 1999 Call for Proposals for NCPTT's Preservation Technology
> and Training Grants program.  The PTTGrants program has awarded over
> $500,000 each year since 1994 for innovative work in research,
> training and information management projects on technical issues in
> historic architecture, archeology, historic landscapes, objects and
> materials conservation, and interpretation.  Grants are available in
> eight categories --
>
>  Information management
>  Training and education
>  Applied/fundamental research
>  Environmental effects of outdoor pollutants
>  Technology transfer
>  Analytical facility support
>  Conference support
>  Publications support.
>
> Application deadlines are mid-December 1998, as specified in the Call
> for Proposals.
>
> The 1999 Call for Proposals is available via --
>
>  e-mail: Send a blank message to <[log in to unmask]> and the
> call for proposals will return automatically.
>
>  Fax-on-demand: Call 318/357-3214 and follow the recorded instructions
> to receive a catalog of documents that includes the call for
> proposals.
>
>  Web: Visit <www.ncptt.nps.gov> and click on "Preservation Technology
> and Training Grants".
>
>  Brochure: Request a printed call for proposals by sending an e-mail
> message to <[log in to unmask]>, telephoning 318/357-6464, or writing
> NCPTT, NSU Box 5682, Natchitoches, LA 71497.
>
> PTTGrants are funded by Federal appropriation and awards are subject
> to availability of funds.
>
> For more information, contact John Robbins, NCPTT Executive Director;
> telephone 318/357-6464, facsimile 318/357-6421, e-mail
> <[log in to unmask]>.
>
>
> The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training is an
> office of the National Park Service under the Associate Director,
> Cultural Resource Stewardship and Partnerships.
>       NCPTT promotes and enhances the preservation of prehistoric and
> historic resources in the United States for present and future
> generations through the advancement and dissemination of preservation
> and conservation technology and training.
>       Preservation Technology and Training Grants are NCPTT's chief
> means of stimulating and supporting creative work in research,
> training and information management for preservation and
> conservation.
>
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