Opportunity Information: Apply for 20150505 PG
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- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.149 Promotion of the HumanitiesDivision of Preservation and Access.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 25, 2015 and posted on Feb 25, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $6,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant program designed to strengthen the preservation capacity of small and mid-sized organizations that hold humanities collections. The program supports practical, targeted efforts that help an institution better care for and extend the life of historically and culturally significant materials. It is aimed at organizations such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archives and manuscript repositories, cultural organizations, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities that need expert guidance and planning to improve how they preserve collections.
The types of collections covered are broad and reflect the range of materials commonly held by humanities organizations. Eligible collections can include special collections of books and journals, archival records and manuscripts, prints and photographs, audiovisual materials like moving images and sound recordings, architectural drawings and maps, fine and decorative arts, textiles, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, furniture and other historical objects, and digital materials. In other words, the opportunity is not limited to paper-based collections; it is meant to help institutions address preservation needs across many formats, including complex and fragile media.
A central requirement of this program is that applicants use appropriate outside expertise. Projects must draw on consultants whose preservation skills and experience match both the nature of the institution's holdings and the activities proposed. The announcement stresses that preservation and conservation are specialized fields. For example, conservators often focus on specific material types such as paper, objects, or paintings, so an institution should select a consultant whose specialty aligns with its collection. Similarly, for broader preservation assessments of library, museum, or archival holdings, applicants are expected to work with consultants who specifically understand preservation practices for those kinds of institutions and materials. This emphasis signals that NEH is looking for credible, well-matched professional support rather than general advice.
The program is also intended as an accessible entry point for organizations with limited prior federal grant experience. NEH specifically encourages applications from small and mid-sized institutions that have never received an NEH grant, suggesting a focus on widening participation and helping less-resourced organizations take foundational steps toward responsible collections care.
From an administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by NEH through its Division of Preservation and Access, under CFDA 45.149 (Promotion of the Humanities). The funding opportunity number is 20150505-PG. Awards range from $1,000 (floor) to $6,000 (ceiling), and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which reduces the barrier to applying for organizations that may not have extra funds available. Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and nonprofit entities, including state and local governments (state, county, city/township, and special district), public and private institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where noted).
Key dates listed for this specific announcement were a posted date of February 25, 2015, with an application deadline of May 5, 2015 (original and current closing date the same). Additional program information was provided via the NEH website, and the listed contact point for help (including if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically) is NEH's Division of Preservation and Access in Washington, DC, reachable by phone at 202-606-8570 or by email at preservation@neh.gov.
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions (NEH) - FAQs
What is the Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions program?
Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant program designed to strengthen the preservation capacity of small and mid-sized organizations that hold humanities collections. It supports practical, targeted efforts that help an institution better care for and extend the life of historically and culturally significant materials.
What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The main goal is to help eligible institutions improve how they preserve their collections by supporting focused, practical preservation steps, including planning and expert guidance intended to improve long-term care of humanities materials.
Who is this program intended for?
The program is aimed at small and mid-sized organizations that hold humanities collections and need expert guidance and planning to improve preservation practices. Examples mentioned include libraries, museums, historical societies, archives and manuscript repositories, cultural organizations, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities.
Does NEH encourage first-time NEH applicants?
Yes. NEH specifically encourages applications from small and mid-sized institutions that have never received an NEH grant. The program is positioned as an accessible entry point for organizations with limited prior federal grant experience.
What types of collections are eligible under this program?
Eligible collections are broad and include many formats commonly held by humanities organizations. Examples listed include special collections of books and journals; archival records and manuscripts; prints and photographs; audiovisual materials (moving images and sound recordings); architectural drawings and maps; fine and decorative arts; textiles; archaeological and ethnographic artifacts; furniture and other historical objects; and digital materials.
Is the grant limited to paper-based materials?
No. The opportunity is not limited to paper-based collections. It is meant to help institutions address preservation needs across many formats, including complex and fragile media such as audiovisual and digital materials, as well as objects and art.
Is outside expertise required for projects funded by this program?
Yes. A central requirement is that applicants use appropriate outside expertise. Projects must draw on consultants whose preservation skills and experience match the institution's holdings and the activities proposed.
What does NEH mean by "appropriate" outside expertise?
The announcement emphasizes that preservation and conservation are specialized fields. For example, conservators often focus on specific material types (such as paper, objects, or paintings). Applicants are expected to select consultants whose specialties align with their collection materials and with the proposed work. For broader preservation assessments of library, museum, or archival holdings, NEH expects consultants who specifically understand preservation practices for those kinds of institutions and materials.
What is the awarding agency and program office for this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The opportunity is offered through NEH's Division of Preservation and Access.
Is this a discretionary grant program?
Yes. The announcement describes this as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing provided is 45.149 (Promotion of the Humanities).
What is the funding opportunity number for this announcement?
The funding opportunity number listed is 20150505-PG.
How much funding is available per award?
Awards range from $1,000 (floor) to $6,000 (ceiling), based on the information provided in the announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What types of applicants are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a wide range of public and nonprofit entities. The announcement lists state and local governments (state, county, city/township, and special district); public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions where noted).
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Colleges and universities are included among the types of organizations the program is aimed at, and the eligible applicant types list includes public and private institutions of higher education.
Are local government records offices eligible?
Yes. Town and county records offices are explicitly mentioned as among the types of organizations the program is aimed at, and the eligible applicant types include local governments.
Are federally recognized tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed among eligible applicant types.
Can a nonprofit apply if it does not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The announcement indicates nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status may be eligible (excluding higher education institutions where noted).
When was this specific opportunity posted and when was it due?
The posted date listed for this announcement was February 25, 2015. The application deadline listed was May 5, 2015, and the original and current closing date were the same.
Where can applicants find additional program information?
Additional program information is provided via the NEH website, as referenced in the announcement.
Who should applicants contact for help with this opportunity?
The contact point listed is NEH's Division of Preservation and Access in Washington, DC. Applicants can call 202-606-8570 or email preservation@neh.gov.
What if an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The announcement notes that the listed NEH contact can help, including in situations where an applicant cannot access the full announcement electronically.
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