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2008 NEH PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS Deadline is May 15, 2008 – Digitization Training and
Consultation Now Eligible! ******************************************************** WHAT IS THE NEH PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE GRANT (PAG) PROGRAM?
-- The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) will
award grants of up to $6,000 on a non-matching basis to support the
preservation of materials in collections-holding organizations. A focus
of this program is to promote preservation planning and preservation training
within the country’s SMALLER institutions. Last year 50% of proposals in
this category were funded. Don’t miss this opportunity! NOTE: REGISTER NOW WITH GRANTS.GOV -- All institutions applying for an NEH grant must submit
their applications ONLY electronically via Grants.gov, the government-wide
grants portal. For more information, go to: http://www.neh.gov/grants/grantsgov/about.html
WHAT ACTIVITIES ARE ELIGIBLE? -- General preservation and conservation surveys conducted
by a preservation professional -- Attendance at preservation workshops and training
programs, now including training in best practices for digitizing collections -- Consultations with preservation professionals to develop
a plan to address a specific preservation problem, including digital preservation issues HOW CAN I APPLY? -- 2008 grant application and guidelines will soon be
available at NEH’s Web site, www.neh.gov. Applicants will be asked to
describe in detail the nature and significance of their collection. Call NEH to
discuss your project and receive helpful tips for writing a successful
application: 202-606-8570. ************************************************************* HOW CAN THE -- NEDCC is a premier center for consultation and training
on preservation and digitization of paper-based collections and photographs. NEDCC staff is
available to support you in planning your grant application and in carrying it
out. -- General preservation surveys and digital preservation
surveys -- On-site consultations regarding a specific collection or
concern -- Preservation and digitization workshops and conferences
throughout the year. Visit www.nedcc.org for a calendar of upcoming workshops
and conferences. NEDCC staff members are also available for on-site
workshops and training. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH NEDCC TO DEVELOP A
PROPOSAL, please call the Center at (978) 470-1010, or email Angelina
Altobellis, aaltobellis@xxxxxxxxx. For more information about NEDCC, visit the Web site at www.nedcc.org. |