NEDCC is grateful for funding from:

GRANT REMINDER FROM NEDCC

Several IMLS Museum Grant Deadlines Approaching – December 1, 2015

The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) supports all types of museums, from art and history to science and zoos, and all types of libraries and archives, from public and academic to research and schools.

IMLS MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA

(Note: Now includes the former “Conservation Project Support” grants)
Deadline: December 1, 2015
Grant amount: $5,000 - $150,000

MFA grants support activities that strengthen museums as active resources for lifelong learning, as important institutions in the establishment of livable communities, and as good stewards of the nation’s collections.

Complete information and guidelines here.

IMLS MUSEUM GRANTS FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE

Deadline: December 1, 2015
Grant Amounts: Two levels - $5,000 to $25,000, or $25,001 to $150,000

Museum Grants for African American History and Culture support projects that improve the operations, care of collections, and development of professional management at African American museums.

Complete information and guidelines here.

IMLS NATIVE AMERICAN / NATIVE HAWAIIAN MUSEUM SERVICES PROGRAM

Deadline: December 01, 2015
Grant Amount:  $5,000 - $50,000

The Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services (NANH) program supports Native American  tribes as well as organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. These grants are intended to provide opportunities to sustain heritage, culture, and  knowledge through strengthened activities in areas such as exhibitions, educational services and programming, professional development, and collections stewardship.

Complete information and guidelines here.

ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES:

Grant projects for these programs may include, but are not limited to, the following activities: conservation surveys; conservation treatments; environmental improvements for collections storage and exhibit areas; planning for collections management, care, and conservation; training for staff, volunteers, and interns; digitization activities designed to enhance outreach or improve collections management. (For specific details, see guidelines above for each program, or visit www.imls.gov.)

Interested in working with NEDCC on a grant project?
Contact:  Preservation Specialist Eva Grizzard, 978.470.1010