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GRANT OPPORTUNITIES AND FORMSGrants are often available for historical archival and museum collections and facilities projects. The exact nature of the grant programs changes frequently, so be sure to check for updates before planning to apply. This page contains information on four grant programs as well as forms for those who have already received grants. GRANT PROGRAMS (see below for more information and links) 1) Historical Records Collection Grants (For archival only collections) 2) Historical Facilities Grant Program (For facilities housing collections) 3) Historical Museum Collections Grant Program (For object only or combined archival and object collections) 4) Odiorne Fund for Archeological/Archival Projects 5) Historical Records Documentation Grants
GRANT FORMS Basic information on administering a grant and Final Reporting Forms.
Recent Updates Documentation Grants are now available! The Maine Historical Records Advisory Board is very please to announce a new grant category -- Historical Records Documentation. The Documentation Grant Program encourages a new way of looking at archival programs. Instead of merely processing or rehousing local archival collections, documentation encourages a broader look at how well the state as a whole is doing at preserving the archival record of a particular subject area. It is part of an effort to build a comprehensive, balanced, and equitable documentary record of Maine – a daunting task! The historical record in Maine is vast and varied, but there are still huge gaps waiting to be filled.... and they will remain that way unless we notice they are there and make a focussed attempt to fill them. For this deadline, the MHRAB is focussing on Agriculture, but you may present another topic as long as you justify the need and importance of a Documentation Planning Project for that topic. Applications must be postmarked by June 15, 2009.
Historical Records Collections Applications ** Minor capital equipment that furthers the preservation of the collection, such as archival-quality shelving, is now allowable in Historical Records Collections Applications. ** For the next year, Historical Records grants will focus on Agricultural Collections. Any subject area is eligible, but agricultural collections are especially encouraged. There will be a separate application for Documentation Grants.
The 2009 Maine New Century Community Program Facilities and Historical Collections Grants are now available! These programs have been changed to better serve the Maine historical society, museum, historic site and local archive communities. Applications and guidelines have all been streamlined to make them easier to understand and complete correctly. We hope you like the changes! The Facilities Grants programs will have two deadlines this year. The first deadline is May 1, 2009. These applications should be for projects that will be completed between August 1, 2009 and August 1, 2010. The second deadline is December 1, 2009. These applications should be for projects that will be completed between March 1, 2010 and March 1, 2011. The Museum Collections grant program will have one deadline this year. That deadline is May 1, 2009. These applications should be for projects that will be completed between August 1, 2009 and August 1, 2010. at deadline ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1) Historical Records Collections Grants Sponsored by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission JUNE 1 , 2009 WILL BE THE NEXT DEADLINE FOR HISTORICAL RECORDS GRANTS. Contingent on funding, there will also be October 1, 2009 and February 1, 2010 deadlines. Eligibility Form for Local Governments
2) The Maine New Century Community Program Historical Facilities Grant Program is designed to help preserve Maine facilities housing historically, scientifically or artistically significant collections or to engage a consultant to assess the facility and develop a preservation plan recommendation. Click on the links below for guidelines on the types of projects and organizations that are eligible for these grants and information on the application process. (Please note: The Maine Historic Preservation Commission offers grants to help preserve Maine facilities that are historic but do not necessarily house collections.) 2009 MNCCP Facilities Grant Guidelines 2009 MNCCP Facilities Grant Application 3) The Maine New Century Community Historical Museum Collections Grant Program is designed to help Maine organizations preserve their overall collection or specific objects or groups of objects in their collection, to engage a consultant to assess the needs of an object and develop a treatment plan recommendation, or to train museum or collections staff in the care and handling of particular objects or types of objects. Eligible collections may include a mix of archival material and objects. Click on the links below for guidelines on the types of projects and organizations that are eligible for these grants and information on the application process. 2009 MNCCP Historical Museum Collections Grant Guidelines 2009 MNCCP Historical Museum Collections Grant Application
CRIC can help you determine if you have a fundable project for a grant or help you develop your proposal. For CRIC assistance, contact Peggy Konitzky at Maine.CRIC@maine.gov or 207-287-7591. The CRIC office is staffed one day a week, so your call or email will be answered as soon as we can. 4) Odiorne Fund for Archeological/Archival Projects The Maine State Archives has grant funds for “archaeological work within Maine that has a relationship to archival material”.
5) Historical Records Documentation Grants The Maine Historical Records Advisory Board has grant funds for projects that support the MHRAB goal of ensuring the identification, retention and availability of historical records for underdocumented groups and subjects, particularly agriculture, in Maine. Grants of between $500 and $7,000 will be offered for documentation planning and for projects that identify, survey, and plan for the systematic collection of records. Documentation Grant Guidelines
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