Grant Writing for Digitization and Preservation Projects

Since most digitization and preservation grants are funded through the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), this session is based upon those particular granting entities' requirements. Developing proposals for state, local and foundation funding sources will also be addressed. 

The workshop includes matching your institution's project with the appropriate funding agency and preparing to write a proposal. The majority of the class is spent covering the elements of a grant proposal and practicing writing those elements.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this class participants will be able to properly choose and prepare a grant proposal including, evaluating appropriate funding sources, project preparation and hands-on practice in preparing a proposal.

This class is for anyone whose job involves outreach activities or who is looking for resources to improve preservation outreach activities at their institution—you need not have a formal preservation program or designated Special Collections to benefit from the ideas discussed in this class.

Notes:

Frequency: offered 2 times a year, Spring & Fall

Registrations for this class must be received at least one week before the class date. Registrants should receive an email offering detailed login and setup instructions. Please call 800.999.8558 if you do not receive this email at least three days before the class. This class is designed for individual participation; each individual must register.