FY 2010 Deadline:
October 1, 2009
Grant Amount:
Up to $150,000
Grant Period:
Generally up to two years; three years with strong justification
Matching Requirement:
1:1 for total project request
Program Contacts:
Christine Henry, Senior Program Officer
Phone: 202/653-4674
E-mail: chenry@imls.gov
Mark Feitl, Program Specialist
Phone: 202/653-4635
E-mail: mfeitl@imls.gov
Conference Calls
The Institute has scheduled two conference calls to give prospective applicants an opportunity to ask the IMLS staff questions pertaining to Conservation Project Support program grants.
Date: Thursday, August 20th
Time: 3 PM ET
Participant Dial-In Number: (800) 603-9527
Conference ID: 72461040
Date: Wednesday, September 2nd
Time: 3 PM ET
Participant Dial-In Number: (800) 603-9527
Conference ID: 72461040
Program Overview
The Conservation Project Support program awards grants to help museums identify conservation needs and priorities, and perform activities to ensure the safekeeping of their collections.
Conservation Project Support grants help museums develop and implement a logical, institution-wide approach to caring for their living and material collections. Applicants should apply for the project that meets one of the institution’s highest conservation needs. All applications must demonstrate that the primary goal of the project is conservation care, and not collection management or maintenance.
Grants are available for many types of conservation activities, including surveys (general, detailed condition, or environmental); training; treatment; and environmental improvements.
Museums are encouraged to share the impact of conservation activities with their communities through outreach and programs.
