2003 Conservation Assessment Program (CAP) applications are still being
funded so act now!  The application can be downloaded at
http://www.heritagepreservation.org/PROGRAMS/CAPAPPPG.HTM or call 202-634-
1422 to have an application mailed.  The application deadline is December 1
(December 2 postmarks will be accepted this year).

CAP is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and
administered by Heritage Preservation.  CAP provides funds for small to mid-
sized museums to hire a professional conservator, approved by Heritage
Preservation, for a two-day site visit.  The CAP assessor uses the site
visit to examine the museum’s collections, environmental conditions, and
sites.  The assessor then spends three days writing a report recommending
priorities to improve collections care.  The assessment reports submitted
by professional conservators can assist the museum in developing strategies
for improved collections care, long-range planning, and fund-raising for
collections care.

Grant funds are awarded based on average conservation professional fees,
and there is a minimal dollar match made by the museum.  CAP is a one-time
only grant, and museums will be awarded no more than two assessors.  All
museums are awarded a collections assessor.  Museums with buildings older
than 50 years receive additional funds for an architectural assessor to
identify priorities for care of the building(s).  In the case of
institutions such as zoos, aquariums, nature centers, botanical gardens,
and arboreta, CAP can fund a specialist to assess the living collections as
well as the non-living collections.

Any questions regarding the program should be directed to Rory House at
[log in to unmask] or 202-634-0031 or Kristen Hoffmann at
[log in to unmask] or 202-634-0032.

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