Grant programs for preservation and conservation are managed by various agencies, including state libraries, archives, Departments of Education, and Departments of Cultural Resources. In addition, regional organizations, such as local heritage networks, and national foundations may also offer funding for these initiatives.
At NEDCC, we specialize in helping organizations plan and execute grant-funded projects. Whether you need assistance with proposal development or project implementation, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Below, you’ll find a list of funding organizations that support preservation and conservation efforts. Be sure to review their specific grant deadlines and requirements.
Interested in working with NEDCC on a grant project?
Contact us at:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 978-470-1010
Or visit our staff pages for direct contact information.
American Institute for Conservation
- COLLECTIONS ASSESSMENT FOR CONSERVATION
The Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program provides small and mid-sized museums with partial funding toward a general conservation assessment. The assessment is a study of all of the institution's collections, buildings, and building systems, as well as its policies and procedures relating to collections care. Participants who complete the program receive an assessment report with prioritized recommendations to improve collections care. CAP is often a first step for small institutions that wish to improve the condition of their collections.
NEDCC assessors include Bexx Caswell-Olson, director of book conservation, and Monique Fischer, senior photograph conservation.
- EMERGENCY COLLECTIONS ASSESSMENT FOR CONSERVATION
The Emergency CAP is more flexible in that it does not adhere to the annual schedule of the regular CAP program. The goal is to help museums affected by a recent disaster receive post-disaster collections care recommendations from conservation and building professionals on an expedited basis.
Bank of America Art Conservation Project
The Bank of America Art Conservation Project provides grants to nonprofit museums to conserve historically or culturally significant works of art that are in danger of degeneration, including works that have been designated as national treasures.
If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please first complete the eligibility self-assessment. If your project meets the program criteria, you will be given instructions on how to submit a proposal. Take the eligibility self-assessment.
Contact Bank of America Art Conservation program at [email protected]
Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR)
- DIGITIZING HIDDEN SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES: Amplifying Unheard Voices is a national grant competition administered by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) for digitizing rare and unique content stewarded by collecting organizations in the US and Canada. See details at Apply for an Award.
- RECORDINGS AT RISK - A National Regranting Program is a national regranting program administered by CLIR to support the preservation of rare and unique audio and audiovisual content of high scholarly value through digital reformatting.
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Broadening Narratives - Grants for the Chicago and Lowcountry South Carolina Regions
Collecting organizations interested in developing a proposal must start the process by reaching out to Ellen Placey Wadey ([email protected]), for projects located in the Chicago metro area, or Jason Crowley ([email protected]), for projects located in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Please email either one to set up a time and begin the conversation.
Chicago Office
35 East Wacker Drive
Syite 2600
Chicago, IL 60601
312-977-2700
Lowcountry Office
4 North Atlantic Wharf
Charleston, SC 29401
843-277-2041
Southern Jewish Historical Society
The Scott and Donna Langston Archival Grant supports projects aimed at preserving archival materials related to Southern Jewish History. Contact Eric L. Goldstein, Chair of the Grants Committee, [email protected]