NEH Grants Available
for Preservation Needs Assessments and Vulnerability Assessments
The
Preservation
Needs Assessment Grant Awards
This survey is
a key first step in developing a preservation plan for
institutions. In addition to pinpointing areas of concern, the preservation
needs assessment is a valuable tool in fundraising. The preservation needs
assessment process encompasses a general evaluation of the institution's preservation
needs for their collection(s): environment (temperature, relative humidity,
pollution and light), housekeeping, pest control, fire protection, security,
and disaster preparedness; collection storage, handling, exhibition, and
treatment; and preservation planning. The site visit consists of a review of
the site, an examination of the collection(s), and interviews with relevant
staff. The written report provides observations, recommendations, and resources
to serve as a guide in the development of a comprehensive preservation plan for
the collection.
Eligibility: Institutions with
paper-based humanities collections that are available to the public on a
regularly scheduled basis and that have national or regional
significance. Additional eligibility requirements at http://www.ccaha.org/uploads/media/4e921f9baa53d032ba8a364dc51a7181.pdf
Vulnerability
Assessment Grant Awards
A vulnerability assessment is a necessity for developing an Emergency
Preparedness and Response Plan. The surveyor will complete a one day
on-site consultation, analyzing collections management policies and procedures;
facilities and building location; environmental conditions; security and fire
protection; pest and mold control; and weather and geographic risks. The
written vulnerability assessment report will provide observations,
recommendations, and resources to serve as a guide in the development of an
Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for the collection and the
institution. In addition,
Eligibility: Small to mid-sized institutions with
humanities-based collections of regional or national significance in the
Mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, DC, VA, and WV). Additional
eligibility requirements at http://www.ccaha.org/uploads/media/cbc95c88e8907e94b36b16bf76087af1.pdf
Application Process and Deadline:
Application forms and additional information about the Preservation
Needs Assessment and Vulnerability Assessment Programs can be found at http://www.ccaha.org/services/surveys-consultation
All applications must be postmarked by Tuesday, March 31, 2009.
If you have questions or
want to discuss the suitability of these programs for your institution, please
contact CCAHA’s Preservation Services Office, call (215) 545-0613, go to www.ccaha.org or
email [log in to unmask]
.
Kim Andrews
Preservation Services Officer
215-545-0613 (phone)
215-735-9313 (fax)
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