Thursday, August 18, 2011

IMLS Call for Applications: Conservation Project Support Grants


The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for the Conservation Project Support grant program.

Check the program site for information including guidelines and contacts; IMLS is offering two webinars conference with program staff;

Thursday, August 18, 2011, at 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Thursday, September 1, 2011, at 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern Time

Deadline: October 3, 2011
Grant Amount: $5,000 to $150,000
Grant Period: Generally up to two years; three years with strong justification
Matching Requirement: 1:1 for total project request

The purpose of the Conservation Project Support grants program is to help safeguard collections housed in the nation’s museums so that current and future generations can gain access to and learn from the rich artistic, cultural, and scientific heritage they represent. To achieve this purpose, IMLS awards grants to help agencies identify conservation needs and priorities and ensure the safekeeping of collections by implementing sound conservation practices.

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