As the new Director of a small museum, my sense is that granting agencies
(including corporations) prefer to fund programs rather than equipment.   My
inclination is to create "wish lists" of specific items and books that are
needed and send it out to members (or post it in the research room) as part
of a newsletter.  My first foray into this has netted me one used (and
usable) computer and $2300 for additional computer equipment.  I'm now going
for specific journal subscriptions (including the actual cost in the list).
People are often happy to donate either money or materials if they know
exactly what you need.

Janice Klein
(new) Director
Mitchell Museum of the American Indian
Kendall College, Evanston IL

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Date: Friday, July 23, 1999 9:42 AM
Subject: GRANTS, ETC...


>Our local Historical Society sponsors a VERY SMALL museum and
>genealogical research center which houses local historical documents,
>family files,  and artifacts.  We would like information on how to
>obtain grants and/or other funding ...to be used for purchasing
>additional display cases and/or books and equipment.  Any ideas or
>suggestions will be greatly appreciated.   Thanks.    Jean, in Virginia
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