Individual Archaeologist or Artist Funding
The Eben Demarest Trust Fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation Award - PA
The Eben Demarest Trust supports the work of independent creative artists and archeologists from across the United States. Each year, the Trust awards one grant in the amount of $13,000 to an artist or archeologist to support the creation of new work. Recipients must have produced significant work in their chosen fields. The Trust does not consider unsolicited proposals; each year Trustees accept nominations from a rotating pool of nominators from established nonprofit arts and cultural organizations. Qualifications: Individuals must be nominated; Grants may not be used for completion of academic programs; Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) must be less than $79,000 (US); Only complete applications are considered. How to Apply: Nominator: Submit a letter of recommendation nominating one artist or archeologist whose work you think offers special promise, and for whom the grant will provide a unique creative opportunity. Artist: Submit an application packet containing the following items: -Artist Statement (Limit one page). -Proposed Use of Funding (Limit three pages). -Curriculum Vitae. -Signed Copy of 2009 Tax Returns. -Contact Information for Two Professional References. -Sample Work List with Link to Artists Website or Online Gallery. Please send recommendation and application to: The Eben Demarest Trust, The Pittsburgh Foundation, Suite 250, 5 PPG Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222. http://www.pittsburghfoundation.org
IMLS American Heritage Preservation Program
Deadline September 15, 2010
The purpose of the American Heritage Preservation Program, an initiative of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) in partnership with Bank of America, is to fund the preservation of treasures held in small and mid-sized museums, libraries, and archives throughout the United States. Grants of up to $3,000 are available for the purpose of preserving specific items, including works of art, artifacts, and historical documents that are in need of conservation. Projects in the following areas are eligible for funding: treatment of library, museum, and archival collections; improvement of collections storage; and environmental improvement of collections. These grants are not intended to fund a small portion of a larger project, but are aimed at completing a stand-alone conservation project. The final application deadline for this program is September 15, 2010. Visit the IMLS website to download the grant program guidelines.
http://www.imls.gov/collections/grants/boa.htm
FAIC Announces November 1 Deadline for Tru Vue® Optium® Conservation Grant
Tru Vue® Inc. has partnered with the Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC) to offer grants to support projects in glazing applications for preservation of museum and library collections. Funds are to help defray direct project costs, including supplies and publicity. Projects must be supported by a conservator and demonstrate conservation goals.
Up to four awards will be made each year. Each award includes a cash amount of up to $4,000 and donated Tru Vue® Optium® materials.
Recipients of the grant in the past year were The Mariners’ Museum of Newport News, Virginia, the Newark Museum of New Jersey, the New York Historical Society, and the Museum of Art at the Rhode Island School of Design for projects which will help conserve their collections.
To be eligible,
· Applicant must be a not-for-profit collecting institution (museum or library) with active exhibition programs and located in one of the 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories
· The institution must have at least one full-time conservator on staff, or a conservator who will be on contract for the project
· Projects should be completed within 12 months of the award date
The deadline for receipt of all materials is May 1 and November 1 of each year. Electronic submissions are encouraged but not required.
Guidelines and forms are available on both the AIC/FAIC website, www.conservation-us.org/grants and Tru Vue, www.tru-vue.com/museums/grants, or by calling the FAIC office at 202-452-9545.
Technical Assistance Grant program for small institutions accepting applications.
There are funds available for PHMC's Technical Assistance Grants for small institutions (budget size under $250,000). Click here for more information.
PHC offers Humanities Grants on an ongoing basis
The Pennsylvania Humanities Council is particularly interested in projects taht explore significant events and themes in American culture and history - projects that illuminate current concerns, advance knowledge of the American experience and express diverse perspectives. Projects may take the form of book discussions, performances, or exhibits accompanied by lectures, or other formats, both traditional and innovative. Visit www.pahumanities.org to download 2007-2008 guidelines and applications for Quick Grants and Small Grants.
NEH Grants
The Division of Public Programs at the U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities funds humanities projects that are intended for broad public audiences at museums, libraries, historic sites and other historical and cultural organizations.
Program officers in the Division of Public Programs are available to assist you, whether it is to discuss projects or to read a draft of a proposal. You may wish to call the NEH Division of Public Programs (202-606-8267) or contact a program officer directly. Below are the names and contact information for the Division’s program officers:
Bonnie Gould, 202-606-8307, bgould@neh.gov
Clay Lewis, 202-606-8288, clewis@neh.gov
David Martz, 202-606-8297, dmartz@neh.gov
John Meredith, 202-606-8218, jmeredith@neh.gov
Karen Miles, 202-606-8308, kmiles@neh.gov
Karen Mittelman, 202-606-8631, kmittelman@neh.gov
Kathleen Mulvaney, 202-606-8270, kmulvaney@neh.gov
Michael Shirley, 202-606-8293, mshirley@neh.gov
David Weinstein, 202-606-8308, dweinstein@neh.gov
Getty Foundation grants for museums
The Getty Foundation provides support to institutions and individuals in Los Angeles and throughout the world, funding a diverse range of projects that promote the understanding and conservation of the visual arts. Through its grantmaking, the Foundation complements and extends the work of all the Getty programs. The Foundation also encompasses the Getty Leadership Institute, the leading source of continuing professional development for current and future museum leaders.
Go to www.getty.edu/grants/musuems/index.html to learn more.
IMLS opportunities and deadlines
The Institute of Museum and Library Services lists opportunities and deadlines at www.imls.gov/applicants/name.shtm.
The 21st Century Museum Professionals Grants program supports projects that reach multiple institutions and museum professionals throughout a city, county, state, region, or the nation. Fundable activities include professional training and leadership development for museum staff and volunteers in all areas of museum operations. Eligible applicants include museums, universities, and organizations that engage in activities designed to advance the well-being of museums and the museum profession. Complete eligibility requirements and other information may be found in the program guidelines at http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryMuseums.shtm.
NEA support for museums and approaching deadlines
The National Endowment for the Arts supports museums and other exhibiting institutions and organizations that serve the field and the American public through grants for projects of the highest artistic quality. The Arts Endowment is committed to supporting a broad range of activity that reflects serious and exceptional aesthetic investigation.
Grants support projects undertaken by organizations that exhibit, preserve, and interpret visual material through exhibitions, residencies, publications, commissions, public art works, conservation, documentation, services to the field, and public programs.
Arts Indemnity Program (CFDA No. 45.201) Provides indemnification against loss or damage for eligible art works, artifacts, and objects in international exhibitions. (Multiple deadlines)
Preserve America
Four application cycles annually: March 1, June 1, September 1, December 1
www.preserveamerica.gov
U.S. Department of Education Grant Opportunities
For more complete information on these opportunities, please see the full notice inviting applications in the Federal Register. We try to ensure that the web version and the Federal Register notice are the same; however, the Federal Register notice should be consulted for complete information.
For application packages and other information related to ED funding opportunities, please see: http://www.ed.gov/fund/landing.jhtml.
National Science Foundation
For more info, go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/
National Park Services: NAGPRA
For more info, go to: http://www.nps.gov/history/nagpra/GRANTS/
National Preservation Trust
For info, go to: http://www.nationaltrust.org/funding/nonprofit.html
Save our History Grant Program
For more information go to: http://www.saveourhistory.com
