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Fundraising and Grant Writing Tips

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Below are free NEDCC webinar recordings on YouTube that provide useful tips on fundraising and the granting season, from searching for grant applications to writing a grant narrative.

Creative Fundraising for Preservation

Looking for creative fundraising ideas for your book conservation project or other conservation / preservation initiative? Join us for tips on developing a creative fundraising initiative, using web content, crowdfunding, and social media. We’ll provide examples of successful initiatives and give you a check-list to follow, as well as resources to help with your fundraising efforts.

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Getting Ready for Preservation Grant Season

An overview of preservation grants with upcoming deadlines, including eligible projects, important deadlines, and administrative steps. The presenter will also provide application tips that are useful for all programs, no matter the grant you plan to apply to.

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Grant Writing for Collections Preservation

Learn how to jump start a preservation project with an application for grant funding. Be ready for the next round of applications! This webinar is presented by an NEDCC Preservation Specialist and covers the issues that should be considered when preparing local, state, federal, and foundation grant applications. Emphasis will be on preparing the grant narrative, making the case for your project, preparing to work with consultants, and gathering the required supporting documentation.

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Writing Your NEH Preservation Assistance Grant

Be ready for the next grant deadline! This webinar covers the issues that should be considered when preparing to submit an NEH Preservation Assistance Grant. Emphasis will be on preparing the grant narrative, making the case for your project, getting requisite information from consultants, and putting together a good budget. Also useful for all grant writing.

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Writing Grants for Audio Preservation and Reformatting

Tips on searching for funding and preparing grant applications for digitization of audio recordings. 

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Getting Started

Are you new to the field of grantseeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders.

Finding Funding Opportunities