Opportunity Information: Apply for 20080515 PG
Apply for 20080515 PG
- 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 Mar 6, 2008 and posted on Mar 7, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2008. (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: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions program is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) discretionary grant opportunity designed to help small and mid-sized organizations strengthen how they preserve and care for humanities collections. It is aimed at practical, capacity-building preservation work, especially for organizations that need expert guidance to evaluate risks, set priorities, and take concrete steps to improve collection care. NEH specifically encourages applications from small and mid-sized institutions that have never received an NEH grant, signaling that the program is meant to be accessible to first-time federal applicants and organizations with limited preservation infrastructure.
The grant supports institutions responsible for a wide range of humanities materials, including special collections of books and journals, archives and manuscripts, prints and photographs, moving images, sound recordings, architectural and cartographic records, decorative and fine arts, textiles, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, furniture, and other historical objects. The core idea is that many smaller organizations hold culturally significant materials but may lack specialized staff, a preservation plan, or the resources to bring in professional expertise. This program helps them take informed steps toward better stewardship of those collections.
A central requirement is that applicants must rely on qualified consultants whose preservation experience matches the type of collection and the specific activities proposed. The opportunity emphasizes that preservation and conservation are specialized fields, so the consultant should be chosen based on relevant expertise (for example, a conservator specializing in paper is more appropriate for rare books and documents, while an objects conservator would be better suited for three-dimensional artifacts). For archival materials in particular, the guidance makes clear that preservation cannot be separated from how archives are organized and managed. Applicants seeking to assess archival preservation needs are expected to engage an archival consultant with direct knowledge of archives and preservation, and that consultant should also address management and processing considerations. The intent is to produce a preservation assessment and practical recommendations that include long-term plans for arrangement and description, not just immediate environmental or storage fixes.
Eligibility includes private institutions of higher education, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). The program is administered by the NEH Division of Preservation and Access under CFDA 45.149 (Promotion of the Humanities). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the barrier to participation for organizations with tight operating budgets.
For this specific posting, the award ceiling is $6,000, with no stated award floor. Key dates in the announcement show it was posted March 7, 2008, created March 6, 2008, and had an application deadline of May 15, 2008, with the opportunity archived June 14, 2008. The funding opportunity number is 20080515 PG. Additional program information was provided through the NEH website at http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html, and applicants could contact the NEH Division of Preservation and Access (Room 411, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20506; phone 202-606-8570; email preservation@neh.gov) for assistance, including help accessing the full announcement.
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) discretionary grant program designed to help small and mid-sized organizations strengthen how they preserve and care for humanities collections. The focus is on practical, capacity-building preservation work that helps organizations evaluate risks, set priorities, and take concrete steps to improve collection care.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The main purpose is to support informed, practical improvements in the stewardship of humanities collections, especially for organizations that lack specialized preservation staff, a preservation plan, or the resources to bring in professional expertise. A central goal is to help institutions obtain expert guidance to assess preservation needs and implement realistic next steps.
Who is this program intended to serve?
The program is aimed at small and mid-sized institutions, particularly those that need expert guidance to evaluate preservation risks and priorities. NEH specifically encourages applications from organizations that have never received an NEH grant, indicating the program is intended to be accessible to first-time federal applicants and institutions with limited preservation infrastructure.
What kinds of collections and materials are eligible for support?
The opportunity supports institutions responsible for a wide range of humanities materials, including:
- Special collections of books and journals
- Archives and manuscripts
- Prints and photographs
- Moving images
- Sound recordings
- Architectural and cartographic records
- Decorative and fine arts
- Textiles
- Archaeological and ethnographic artifacts
- Furniture and other historical objects
Does the grant prioritize specific types of activities?
Yes. The program emphasizes practical, capacity-building preservation activities. It is especially geared toward organizations that need professional assessment and guidance to identify risks, establish priorities, and take concrete steps to improve collection care.
Is hiring or using a preservation consultant required?
Yes. A central requirement is that applicants must rely on qualified consultants whose preservation experience matches both the type of collection and the specific activities proposed. The opportunity stresses that preservation and conservation are specialized fields, so consultant selection should be based on relevant expertise.
How should an institution choose the right consultant?
Consultants should be selected based on a close match between their experience and the materials/activities in the proposal. For example, a paper conservator is more appropriate for rare books and documents, while an objects conservator is better suited for three-dimensional artifacts. The program highlights the importance of matching consultant expertise to the project scope.
Are there special expectations for projects involving archival materials?
Yes. For archival materials, the guidance states that preservation cannot be separated from how archives are organized and managed. Applicants seeking to assess archival preservation needs are expected to engage an archival consultant with direct knowledge of archives and preservation. The consultant is also expected to address management and processing considerations, with the intent to produce practical recommendations that include long-term plans for arrangement and description, not only immediate environmental or storage fixes.
What kinds of outcomes does NEH expect from an archival-focused preservation assessment?
Based on the program guidance, the intent is to produce a preservation assessment and practical recommendations that address both immediate needs (such as risks in storage or environment) and longer-term collection management needs, including plans for arrangement and description and other processing considerations.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes:
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions)
Which NEH office administers this program?
The program is administered by the NEH Division of Preservation and Access.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 45.149, Promotion of the Humanities.
What is the maximum award amount for this posting?
For this specific posting, the award ceiling is $6,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No award floor is stated in the provided posting information.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed in the provided information, which lowers the barrier to participation for organizations with tight operating budgets.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 20080515 PG.
When was this opportunity posted and what were the key dates?
Key dates listed in the announcement are:
- Created: March 6, 2008
- Posted: March 7, 2008
- Application deadline: May 15, 2008
- Archived: June 14, 2008
Is this opportunity still active?
Based on the provided information, this specific posting was archived on June 14, 2008.
Where can applicants find additional program information?
Additional program information is available through the NEH website at: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html.
Who can applicants contact with questions about the program?
Applicants can contact the NEH Division of Preservation and Access for assistance, including help accessing the full announcement:
- Address: Room 411, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20506
- Phone: 202-606-8570
- Email: preservation@neh.gov
What is the general idea behind why this grant exists?
The program is based on the idea that many smaller organizations hold culturally significant humanities materials but may not have specialized staff, a preservation plan, or the funds to bring in expert help. The grant is intended to help these organizations take informed, realistic steps toward better long-term stewardship of their collections.
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