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Illinois Collections Preservation Network Funding Opportunities for Collections Preservation Dr. Bonnie Styles, Patricia L. Miller, Director Illinois State Museum Executive Director Illinois Heritage Association ICPN Webinar presented on January 29, 2013

Illinois Collections Preservation Network GRANT TIPS

Illinois Collections Preservation Network WHERE TO LOOK Government and non-government Community foundations Private foundations

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Federal Grant Application Information Federal EIN (Employer Identification Number) All businesses must have an EIN. Museums fall in the other category for non-profit corporations. Federal grant applications may ask for your EIN. (Some state forms also require it.)

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Federal Grant Application Information DUNS NUMBER The Data Universal Numbering System, DUNS, is a unique nine-digit number issued for businesses and maintained by Dun and Bradstreet (D and B). It is copyrighted. The Duns number is now required for submission of all federal grant proposals.

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Federal Grant Application Information Grants.gov Federal grants must be filed online through First register atwww.grants.gov For support, contact:

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STUDY THE GRANTING AGENCY Guidestar – Website Get a sample grant proposal if possible.

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Illinois Humanities Council Community Grants 1.Project 2.Media 3.General Support 4.Technical Assistance All are 50% matching cash or in-kind; applicant must be nonprofit organization

Illinois Collections Preservation Network PROJECT Up to $5,000 Development and implementation of a public humanities project Example: Empire Twp. Historical Society $5,000 oral histories that invite community members to become involved with programs.

Illinois Collections Preservation Network MEDIA Up to $4,000 for Development Research, concept development Up to $5,000 for Implementation Production and post-production Example: Kartemquin Films $5,000 to chronicle the Chicago Public School Boycott of 1963

Illinois Collections Preservation Network GENERAL SUPPORT Up to $5,000 Support for general programs and activities of a humanities organization Example: 826CHI $2,000 for an organization that supports young people in creative writing activities

Illinois Collections Preservation Network TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE Up to $2,000 Annual budget under $250,000 Build staff, board, and volunteer capacity for program development, conservation, collections management, marketing, and organizational development Example: $1,500 to Effingham County Cultural Center and Museum 2-day workshop to acquire skills in collections management and preservation

Illinois Collections Preservation Network GENERAL INFORMATION Grants four times a year Hold workshops in Chicago and elsewhere to inform about the program Have program officers to help you Do not fund: advocacy, fundraising projects, construction, equipment costs, acquisitions, school projects, food and beverages

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Contact the Illinois Humanities Council Phone: Website: Grant deadlines: January 15, April 15, July 15, October 15 Contact a program officer at least one month before grant application deadline.

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Illinois Collections Preservation Network Register with grants.gov at least two weeks before any application deadline!

Illinois Collections Preservation Network American Alliance of Museums Museum Assessment Program (Cooperative with IMLS) Assessment Types: Organizational Collections Stewardship Community Engagement Leadership/Governance

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Qualifying Museums At least one full-time professional staff member or FTE (paid or unpaid) Organized on permanent basis for education or aesthetic purposes Uses, cares for, and exhibits tangible objects for the general public (exhibits at least 90 days/yr)

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Eligibility Criteria for Museums Unit of state or local government Private nonprofit (tax exempt status) Located in U.S. or U.S. territories

Illinois Collections Preservation Network MAPCollections Stewardship Assessment Peer Review of: Collections Policies and Management Legal/Ethical/Safety Issues Documentation Inventory Emergency Planning

Illinois Collections Preservation Network MAP Grant Parameters Participation fee (free to $750) based on annual operating expenses (free if < $125,000) AAM-IMLS pay up to $4,000 for expenses Apply online (noncompetitive program) Annual deadlines: July 1 and December 1 (Always check current guidelines for deadlines.)

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Institute of Museum and Library Services and Heritage Preservation: Conservation Assessment Program Apply online through Heritage Preservation

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Conservation Assessment Projects General conservation assessment of collections, environmental conditions, and facility 2-day site visit by a conservator Report that identifies conservation priorities

Illinois Collections Preservation Network CAP Eligibility and Parameters Qualified museums: Exhibit to the public at least 90 days per year Costs museum $430 to $1,020 January 15 deadline (Always check current guidelines for deadlines.)

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Institute of Museum and Library Services: Museums for America Program Grant Categories: Learning Experiences Community Anchors Collections Stewardship Conservation Support

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Goal of Museums for America Program To strengthen a museums ability: to serve the public by supporting high- priority activities that advance its mission, plans, and strategic goals and objectives

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Types of MFA Collections Projects Funded Planning for object or digital collections Management: documentation, cataloging, security and safety Conservation Risk assessment Improving public access: database development, digitization Development of digital collections and tools

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Imperatives for a Successful MFA Project Advances goals in approved strategic plan Benefits public by improving and sustaining public access to collections Assesses measurable impacts on audiences, e.g., changes in knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behavior, through outcome-based evaluation

Illinois Collections Preservation Network MFA Grant Parameters $5000 to $150,000 for up to 3 years 1:1 match (exhibits must be open to public at least 120 days per year) Submit through grants.gov Due January 15 (Always check current guidelines for deadlines)

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Key Components of MFA Proposals Expected accomplishments Time frame Audience Project activities and outcomes Outcomes for audience

Illinois Collections Preservation Network MFA Review Criteria Furthers mission and strategic plan Increases capacity Addresses MFA goals Meets needs of target audience Sound project design with outcome-based evaluation Adequate human and financial resources Sustainable results

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Collections Programs: Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions Preservation and Access Education and Training Preservation Access Research and Development Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections Humanities Collections and Reference Resources National Endowment for the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions Eligible Institutions: museums, libraries, historical societies, archives, cultural organizations, records offices, colleges and universities Apply through grants.gov

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Eligible PAG Projects General preservation assessment by conservator Consultation with a professional to address specific preservation issues Purchase of storage furniture and preservation supplies Purchase of environmental monitoring equipment Education and training

Illinois Collections Preservation Network PAG Grant Parameters Award grants up to $6,000 for a maximum of 18 months One application per year per institution Deadline is May 1 (always check current guidelines for deadline changes)

Illinois Collections Preservation Network National Science Foundation Grants for Collections ( Advancing Digitization of Biodiversity Collections (Biological and Paleontological Collections) Collections in Support of Biological Research Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (Anthropological Collections) Division of Earth Sciences (Geological and Paleontological Collections)

Illinois Collections Preservation Network Criteria for NSF Grants for Collections Regional or National Importance Urgency for Support Taxonomic Breadth Value to Scientific Research Use for Education and Outreach Sustainable Management Apply through Grants.gov or NSF Fastlane ( Check guidelines for requirements and deadlines.

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