The National Endowment for the Humanities offers the Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections (SCHC) grant to assist cultural institutions in preserving humanities materials sustainably. This grant supports preventive conservation measures to mitigate deterioration and extend the lifespan of diverse collections. Museums, libraries, archives, and historical organizations can benefit from this program by implementing strategies that manage environmental factors, protect against theft and disasters, and promote long-term preservation. Sustainable approaches not only safeguard collections but also contribute to institutions’ financial well-being and environmental initiatives. Applicants are required to focus on sustainable preventive conservation strategies for planning or implementation projects. Deadline for application is December 1, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 279058
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20151201-PF |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.149 — Promotion of the Humanities_Division of Preservation and Access |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 17, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 01, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 01, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections (SCHC) helps cultural institutions meet the complex challenge of preserving large and diverse holdings of humanities materials for future generations by supporting sustainable conservation measures that mitigate deterioration and prolong the useful life of collections. Libraries, archives, museums, and historical organizations across the country face an enormous challenge: to preserve collections that facilitate research, strengthen teaching, and provide opportunities for life-long learning in the humanities. Ensuring the preservation of books and manuscripts, photographs, sound recordings and moving images, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, art, and historical objects requires institutions to implement measures that slow deterioration and prevent catastrophic loss. This work is best accomplished through preventive conservation, which encompasses managing relative humidity, temperature, light, and pollutants in collection spaces; providing protective storage enclosures and systems for collections; and safeguarding collections from theft and from natural and man-made disasters. As museums, libraries, archives, and other collecting institutions strive to be effective stewards of humanities collections, they must find ways to implement preventive conservation measures that are sustainable. This program therefore helps cultural repositories plan and implement preservation strategies that pragmatically balance effectiveness, cost, and environmental impact. Sustainable approaches to preservation can contribute to an institution’s financial health, reduce its use of fossil fuels, and benefit its green initiatives, while ensuring that collections are well cared for and available for use in humanities programming, education, and research. All applicants, whether applying for planning or implementation projects, are required to focus on sustainable preventive conservation strategies. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/sustaining-cultural-heritage-collections |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections
Division of Preservation and Access National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 or preservation@neh.gov preservation@neh.gov Email:preservation@neh.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections Division of Preservation and Access National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 or preservation@neh.gov preservation@neh.gov Email: preservation@neh.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.149 | PF2015 | Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections | PKG00218564 | Sep 17, 2015 | Dec 01, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
279058 SF424_Short_1_1-1.1.pdf
279058 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_2_0-2.0.pdf
279058 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
279058 Budget-1.0.pdf
279058 Attachments-1.0.pdf
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