CAM E-NEWS 8/29/2007
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| CCHE BOARD SELECTS AWARDEES IN THIRD ROUND OF FUNDING |
The California Cultural and Historical Endowment (CCHE) Board met August 22-23, 2007 in Sacramento to hear presentations from 50 grant applicants for CCHE’s third and final scheduled Round of Proposition 40 bond funds. The Board had $43 million of Proposition 40 funds available to award in this final Round. At the conclusion of the 2-day meeting, the CCHE Board voted to reserve funding for 41 applicants from the Project Grants, and award 13 from the Planning Grants. Congratulations to the following CAM institutional members for being awarded grants in this final round:Â
A complete list of all awardees will be listed on CCHE's website soon. For additional information, see http://www.library.ca.gov/grants/cche/index.html.
| AAM ANNOUNCES NEW STANDARD FOR FACILITIES AND RISK MANAGEMENT |
The American Association of Museums has approved the first national museum standard on facilities and risk management in museums. "AAM Standards for U.S. Museums Regarding Facilities and Risk Management" outlines the basic responsibilities of any museum in caring for people, collections, buildings, and grounds. It describes desirable outcomes that a museum can achieve using methods appropriate to its mission and resources. Those museums that have achieved accreditation by the AAM will be assessed against this new standard in subsequent accreditation reviews. Visit http://www.aam-us.org/aboutmuseums/standards/index.cfm to read the complete standard on facilities and risk management and other standards and best practices for museums.
| LAST CHANCE TO COMMENT ON NEW 990 TAX FORM |
September 14 is the final day to submit comments to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding proposed changes to the Form 990, which must be filed annually by organizations with budgets more than $25,000. The changes would require organizations to disclose more information about their financial operations, and would make it easier for the IRS to enforce tax laws. To view comments submitted so far, visit http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=173106,00.html. To submit a comment, email the IRS at Form990Revision@irs.gov.
| NATIONAL TRUST RELEASES PUBLICATIONS ON SUSTAINABLE AND RURAL HERITAGE |
The National Trust has issued two recent publications on sustainable farming and rural heritage. Factory Farms and America's Rural Heritage is a statement and fact sheet discussing the threats factory farms pose to rural heritage and how individuals can support sustainable agriculture. This publication can be downloaded at http://www.nationaltrust.org/rural_heritage/CAFO_Fact_Sheet_8-6-07.pdf. Historic Barns: Working Assets for Sustainable Farms describes how older and historic barns can provide practical benefits for sustainable agriculture. Historic Barns can be downloaded at http://www.nationaltrust.org/rural_heritage/BarnsBrochure.pdf. For more information about the National Trust, visit http://www.nationaltrust.org.
| SEEDS OF CHANGE - 2008 CAM CONFERENCE |
Mark your calendars now to join your museum colleagues in the heart of California! The 2008 CAM Conference, Seeds of Change: CAM in the Heart of California, will take place in Fresno, February 25-27, 2008 at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center. This conference will bring together a diverse group of museum professionals from across California for a stimulating and enjoyable exchange of ideas, perspectives and resources. The preliminary program will be available in September.
Visit http://www.calmuseums.org/conferences_and_workshops/2008overview.html for additional information. Newly updated information on the conference hotel and transportation, including cost and time estimates, is now available.
| MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: THE IMPACT OF NEW MUSEUMS ON EXISTING MUSEUMS |
In August, newspapers across the country announced that Donald and Doris Fisher, the San Francisco billionaires who co-founded the Gap clothing chain, plan to build a 100,000 square foot museum in San Francisco's Presidio to showcase their contemporary art collection. The impact of this new museum on San Francisco and existing museums has been discussed in the San Francisco Chronicle, Los Angeles Times, San Jose Mercury News, San Francisco Bay Guardian, and the New York Times. Some bloggers have commented that a world-class city like San Francisco, which depends on tourism, can always use another museum. Others have said that the Fishers should collaborate with and support existing museums.
This issue is much broader than the specifics surrounding the Fisher museum. According to a CAM survey, approximately 70 new museums will be established in California by 2010. New museums are in development in small and large communities across California. What impact will these new museums have on existing museums? Will new museums compete for donors, visitors, and members? Or, will new museums help leverage more public and private support for all museums and encourage communities to embrace all cultural institutions?Â
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL:
Will new museums in California have a negative or positive affect on existing museums?
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| OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS |
NEW CULTURAL AND NATURAL RESOURCE TOOLBOX AVAILABLE
A new report, "Expanding the Cultural Conservation Toolbox: New Partnerships and Strategies," has been released by the National Trust for Historic Preservation and San Diego's Save Our Heritage Organization. The report describes the issues and actions that can be brought into play to protect cultural resources concurrently while also protecting natural resources. Prepared by an archaeologist and a land conservation broker, the document outlines general and legal actions that can used to protect cultural resources and defines the terms and concepts familiar to historians but unfamiliar to many whose conservation focus is natural resources. To view the report in either low (72 dpi) or high (600 dpi) resolutions, visit http://www.landconserve.com/news.htm.
2007 CALIFORNIA INDIAN CONFERENCE TO BE HELD OCTOBER 26-27 AT UC DAVIS
The 2007 California Indian annual conference will be held on October 26-27 at the University of California, Davis. Session topics include reclaiming cultural sovereignty, indigenous California literature, NAGPRA, land claims, language learning and teaching, UC Davis Honoring Project, and Youth Pathways (college applications process, finding financial aid, and studying Native American Studies at UC Davis). In addition, the call for papers has been extended to September 17. For details regarding the conference, including the preliminary program and past programs, visit http://nas.ucdavis.edu/NALC/cicg. For questions, email the conference organizer, Macri Martha, at mjmacri@ucdavis.edu.
CAN HOSTS THIRD ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION FOR EMERGING NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS
The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) is hosting a third roundtable discussion for Emerging Nonprofit Professionals on September 18 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the CAN office in Los Angeles. CAN has invited two colleagues to join the roundtable: Jonathan Weedman, Regional Vice President of Wells Fargo Bank will speak about changes in corporate funding; and Dave McDonough, President of the Social Enterprise Institute, will discuss opportunities for nonprofits to partner with for-profit businesses to create positive social change using sustainable business models. RSVP for this roundtable to Tara McFadden at tmcfadden@canonprofits.org by September 13. For details regarding this event, see http://www.canonprofits.org/events/enp.html.
IMLS SEEKS CONTRACTOR TO STUDY FORMULA-BASED GRANTS TO STATE LIBRARIES
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is seeking a contractor to analyze characteristics, trends, and impacts of library services provided under its annual, formula-based Grants to States (2002 to 2007) and to place this program in the larger context of library services. Also known as "LSTA" grants (for Library Services and Technology Act), the program has played a significant role in the development of library service in the United States for more than 50 years and is the largest source of federal funding for the nation's libraries. The study will begin October 1, 2007, with the final report due July 7, 2008. See the full solicitation at http://fs1.fbo.gov/EPSData/IMLS/Synopses/24020/IMLS-RFP-07-002/IMLS-RFP-07-002(TrendAnalysisforGrantstoStates).pdf. The deadline to apply is September 14. For further information, please contact IMLS Contracting Officer William Johnson at wjohnson@imls.gov or (202) 653-4769.
PROGRAM DONATES TO ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH LEFTOVER BART TICKETS
In 2001, Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and the East Bay Community Foundation introduced a new campaign, "Tiny Tickets," to encourage BART riders to donate the unused portion of their BART tickets to local nonprofit organizations. This program is growing, and nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area community are encouraged to register for the program. Tiny tickets are the many BART tickets, often discarded or left in pockets or drawers, that have tiny bits of value left on them that could be turned into cash. The Tiny Tickets Program allows these resources to provide needed support to local community-based organizations. Currently, the East Bay Community Foundation has more than 150 nonprofit organizations registered from around the Bay Area. To view the full list, see http://ebcf.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=67&Itemid=154. To register for the Tiny Tickets Program, call (510) 836-3223 to request that an application be mailed to you. For details, see http://ebcf.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=68&Itemid=163.
FOUNDATION CENTER OFFERS 5-DAY GRANTSEEKER TRAINING INSTITUTE
The Foundation Center is offering a five-day Grantseeker Training Institute in San Francisco on November 12-16. During the week of training, participants will learn how to develop strategies to sharpen their fundraising focus, learn to articulate funding requests more powerfully, and network with peers and colleagues from the nonprofit world. Attendees will also receive a complimentary copy of a number of publications, including Securing Your Organization's Future, The Board Member's Book, a one-month subscription to Foundation Directory Online Professional, and The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing. For details or to register, see http://foundationcenter.org/marketplace/catalog/product_training_institute.jhtml?id=prod1470002.
iREUSE PROVIDES IN-KIND DONATIONS TO SF AND LA ORGANIZATIONS
iReuse is a service that allows non-profits to receive in-kind donations by creating an online wish list. iReuse finds what each organization needs, such as free office furniture, supplies, computers, home furniture, and other items. iReuse is a free service, and requires only a few minutes to register. Currently, iReuse serves only San Francisco and Los Angeles organizations. For details, see http://www.ireuse.com.
HOUSE PASSES ENERGY SECURITY BILL WITH APPROVAL OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROTECTIONS
The House passed a revamped energy security bill (HR 3221) on August 4th which included a provision that would prevent states from making disproportional cuts to transportation enhancement funding in the event of a federal rescission. The Transportation Enhancements Program also authorizes states to set aside approximately two percent of their federal-aid highway allocations for new and non-traditional activities that enhance the community benefits of transportation investments. Six of the twelve approved activities involve historic preservation, including the rehabilitation of historic bridges and roads, the reuse of older facilities like train depots, and the revitalization of historic downtown streetscapes. [Excerpted from the National Trust for Historic Preservation Public Policy Weekly Bulletin, August 10, 2007]
DONATION OF CALIFORNIA HISTORIC ITEMS AVAILABLE
The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum in Cheyenne, Wyoming is seeking an organization that would like to acquire some historical items from a family who resided in Los Angeles around 1900-1915. The donation includes personal items such as a 1908 diploma and school paper, a wedding outfit including shoes and corsage, a wedding announcement and service booklet dated 1915, family photos some of which are in an album (though unidentified), and some toiletry items from Bullocks in Los Angeles. The Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum has been offered this donation, and would like to present the donor with alternative organizations that would benefit more from the collection. If interested, contact Cathy Osterman, Curator of Collections, at cfdowm.curator@hotmail.com.
PARTICIPATE WITH ART21 IN NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES MONTH
Art21 has announced Art21 Access '07, a celebration of contemporary art and creativity at over 200 museums, schools, and libraries, in partnership with Americans for the Arts during National Arts and Humanities Month. In October, screenings of Season 4 of Art21's acclaimed public television series for PBS, "Art in the Twenty-First Century," will be hosted by participating sites across the United States and around the world. To see a list of sites where "Art in the Twenty-First Century" will be shown in California, visit http://beta.art21.org/doc/3252/art21_access_-07_partners/#CA. To sign up to participate in Art21 Access '07 and host your own "Art in the Twenty-First Century" Season 4 screening, see http://beta.art21.org. Free preview DVDs, publicity materials, and Art21 staff support are available to all participants. Art21 will also assist in promoting events to press. Questions can be emailed to outreach@art21.org. To watch the "Art in the Twenty-First Century" trailer, visit http://www.youtube.com/art21org.
UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA OFFERING 6-DAY IMMERSION CLASSES
The University of Victoria is offering a series of six-day immersion classes (both on campus and on location) which will give participants the opportunity to interact with other heritage professionals in a concentrated learning and networking environment. Designed to address core competencies and emerging needs of the sector, the courses are geared towards professionals, volunteers and board members in museums, art galleries, cultural institutions, heritage sites and related organizations. Upcoming courses include Museum Information Management, Business Strategies for Heritage Sites, Cultural Tourism, Communicating through Exhibitions, Leadership in Cultural Organizations, The New Web: Interactive and Collaborative Technologies, Building Knowledge: Museums and Research, Caring for Collections, and Managing the Museum's External Environment. For course dates and locations, see http://www.continuingstudies.uvic.ca/crmp.
CALIFORNIA JAPANESE-STYLE GARDENS CONFERENCE IN LOS ANGELES IN SEPTEMBER
The Garden Conservancy has joined the California Garden & Landscape History Society, the Japanese American National Museum, and the Los Angeles Conservancy to host a three-day conference "California Japanese-Style Gardens" from September 28-30 in Los Angeles. For more details visit http://www.cglhs.org.
STIPEND APPLICATIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 12 FOR CCAHA'S AUDIOVISUAL MEDIA CONFERENCE
The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is offering a limited number of stipends of up to $750 to help defray travel, lodging, and registration costs associated with attending for the upcoming two-day program, A Race Against Time: Preserving Our Audiovisual Media, to be held at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio on October 24 and 25. The deadline to apply for a stipend is September 12. Additional program and registration information for the program can be found on CCAHA's web site at http://www.ccaha.org/workshop_cal.php. For additional details on the stipend application process, please call the Preservation Services Office at (215) 545-0613.
GRANT WORKSHOPS FOR FILMMAKERS AND RADIO PRODUCERS IN SAN FRANCISCO AND WEST HOLLYWOOD
The California Council for the Humanities (CCH) is hosting informational sessions regarding the California Documentary Project, which provides funding to radio producers and filmmakers who bring to light compelling stories and explore issues related to California's past, present and future. The San Francisco workshop will be held on September 5, from 4:00 - 5:30 pm at the Film Arts Foundation; and the West Hollywood workshop will be held on September 6 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at Plummer Park. The workshops will provide information about the grant guidelines, online application procedures and previously funded proposals. To RSVP for a workshop, email CDP@calhum.org. Two types of grants are available: a Research and Development Grant, and a Production Grant. Guidelines are now available at http://www.calhum.org/guidelines/guidelines_main.htm, and an online application will be posted on September 4. The deadline for applying is October 1. For details on the California Documentary Project, visit http://www.calhum.org/programs/doc_intro.htm.
CAMSA ANNUAL MEETING IN OCEANSIDE ON SEPTEMBER 6-8
The California Main Street Alliance (CAMSA) will be hosting its 2007 Annual Meeting in Oceanside on September 6-8. CAMSA serves as the primary non-profit advocate for the principles and ideals of California Main Street, a program that strives to enhance the economic, social, cultural, and environmental well being of California's historic and traditional downtowns and neighborhood commercial districts. For details regarding the event, contact Kim Heim at (760) 754-4512 or via email at mainsto@pacbell.net. To learn more about CAMSA, visit http://www.camainstreet.org.
SACRAMENTO BUSINESS COMMUNITY CAN VOLUNTEER TO HELP THE ARTS
The Arts and Business Council of Sacramento welcomes members of the Sacramento community interested in volunteering business skills to help the arts community. An introduction workshop will take place on Wednesday, September 12 in downtown Sacramento. Even those without arts experience or who have never volunteered in the community can get trained in arts management by attending this workshop. For full details and an application, go to http://www.sacabc.com/BVA.html.
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| MUSEUMS IN THE NEWS |
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BAM, There It Is – Someday: Plans for the new Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive are making slow, steady progress.
By: Sam Hurwitt, East Bay Express, August 29, 2007
http://www.eastbayexpress.com/2007-08-29/fall-arts/bam-there-it-is-someday
Where will next trove of artifacts be stored? The cache of items expected to be found during construction in SLO's Chinatown could quickly overwhelm local curation resources
By: Sally Connell, San Luis Obispo Tribune, August 26, 2007
http://www.sanluisobispo.com/news/local/story/126550.html
Just let the art speak for itself: Museums are trying (sometimes too hard) to draw Latino visitors. Here's an idea.
By: Agustin Gurza, Los Angeles Times, August 25, 2007
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/asection/la-et-culture25aug25,1,6073378.story?coll=la-news-a_section
History San Jose seeking bailout: NON-PROFIT IS THE LATEST TO ASK CITY FOR FINANCIAL AID
By: John Woolfolk, San Jose Mercury News, August 23, 2007
http://www.mercurynews.com/search/ci_6695939?IADID=Search-www.mercurynews.com-www.mercurynews.com&nclick_check=1
New museum details Vietnamese journey
By: Sal Pizarro, San Jose Mercury News, August 23, 2007
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_6695960
Sarkozy out to 'democratize' culture [France's President moves to abolish entry fees to museums]
The Washington Times, August 11, 2007
http://washingtontimes.com/article/20070811/ENTERTAINMENT/108110009/1007
Please note that CAM does not necessarily endorse the information contained in these articles or the source(s) of the information.
To view 13 additional articles featuring museums or related topics in newspapers through August 29, 2007 click on Museums in the News.
| JOB OPPORTUNITIES |
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| PERSONNEL NOTES |
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| FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES |
TAPROOT FOUNDATION OFFERING SERVICE GRANTS FOR SAN FRANCISCO NONPROFITS
The Taproot Foundation is accepting applications for its capacity-building "service grants," which provide nonprofits with critical marketing, technology, and human resources development services. A grant from the Taproot Foundation can provide an organization with the tools and resources necessary to achieve specific goals and objectives in their strategic plan, marketing/communications plan, technology plan, and staffing structure. The deadline to apply is September 15. For grant details and guidelines, visit http://www.taprootfoundation.org/npo.
EDISON INTERNATIONAL ACCEPTING CONTRIBUTION REQUESTS
Edison International is now accepting requests for corporate contributions towards funding nonprofit organizations, especially those with outreach programs to the underserved or disadvantaged. Edison is particularly drawn to organizations that are rooted in their local communities and whose boards and staff are drawn from them. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. To see guidelines and procedures, visit http://www.edison.com/community/contribution_guidelines.asp or email Edison International's Community Involvement Corporate Contributions Office at edison.gifts@sce.com.
COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAM GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE
The Zellerbach Family Foundation is now accepting proposals only for its Community Arts Program. Non-profit community arts organizations from San Francisco, Contra Costa, and Alameda counties, representing the fields of dance, theater, visual arts, music, festivals, poetry, and publications, are eligible to apply. The Community Arts Distribution Committee funds mainly performance-oriented requests that represent contemporary, cutting-edge new work. For deadline dates, additional information, and cover sheet forms, contact Linda B. Howe, Program Executive, Zellerbach Family Fnd, 120 Montgomery St., Ste 1550, San Francisco, CA 94104 or at (415) 421-2629 ext. 11.
MACARTHUR FOUNDATION OFFERS INNOVATION AWARDS
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is accepting applications for its Innovation Awards, which support projects that explore new digital models of learning, demonstrate new modes of learning, and connect diverse communities. The deadline to apply is October 15. For more information, see http://www.dmlcompetition.net/innovation.php.
NEH OFFERS CHALLENGE GRANTS FOR HUMANITIES PROGRAMS
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting proposals for its Challenge Grants, which help institutions and organizations secure long-term improvements in and support for their humanities programs and resources. Challenge grants most commonly augment or establish endowments that support humanities activities. Grant recipients may use the income from invested funds to meet ongoing humanities-related costs. The upcoming deadlines to apply are November 1, 2007, and May 1, 2008. For details and application guidelines, visit http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/challenge.html.
FUNDING FOR BAY AREA ARTS TEACHERS TO PURSUE ARTISTIC INTERESTS
The Fund for Artists Arts Teacher Fellowship (FFAATF) supports the artistic revitalization of outstanding arts teachers in Bay Area middle and high schools, and selects eight Bay Area arts teachers to receive fellowship awards of up to $5,000. Fellowship awards will be used to defray the costs associated with a self-designed course of study enabling arts teachers to expand artistic range and abilities in the making of art, and interact with other professional artists in their field. Applicants must be permanently assigned arts teachers employed by Bay Area public middle and high schools. Teachers of the visual and media arts, theater, music, dance and creative writing are encouraged to apply. The deadline to apply is January 10, 2008. For applications and more information contact Melody Ferris at fund4artists@eastbaycf.org.
MUSSER FUND OFFERS INTER-CULTURAL PROGRAM GRANTS
The Intercultural Harmony Program of the Laura Jane Musser Fund supports projects that focus on the arts, community service, and youth activities while involving groups from different cultural backgrounds. The goal of the Fund is to promote mutual understanding and cooperation between groups and citizens, and projects should be inter-cultural, rather than focused on just one culture. The application deadline is October 10. For more information, see http://www.musserfund.org/harmony.php.
IMLS ANNOUNCES 2008 CONNECTING TO COLLECTIONS GRANTS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals for statewide, collaborative planning grants to address the recommendations of the Heritage Health Index (HHI, see http://www.heritagepreservation.org/HHI), a landmark study conducted by Heritage Preservation in partnership with IMLS that found that the collections held in the public trust by libraries, museums, and archives to be at great risk. These grants are aimed at fostering effective partnerships among organizations that have a strong commitment to the collections stewardship goals of a given state, commonwealth, or territory. The deadline to apply is October 16. For details and application guidelines, see http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/pdf/CtoC_2008.pdf. Any questions about the Statewide Planning Grants should be directed to Christine Henry, (202) 653-4674, or chenry@imls.gov.
GRAMMY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANTS FOR ARCHIVING AND PRESERVATION PROJECTS
The Grammy Foundation, a philanthropic organization of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, is accepting applications for projects that work to cultivate the awareness, appreciation, and advancement of the contribution of recorded music on American culture. The foundation will accept applications in the areas of Scientific Research Projects and Archiving and Preservation Projects. The deadline to apply is October 1. For details, see http://www.grammy.com/GRAMMY_Foundation/Grants.
BLAKEMORE FOUNDATION INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR ASIAN ART GRANTS
Frances Blakemore Asian Art Grants promote the understanding of Asian fine art in America. Since 1998, the Foundation has awarded $2.6 million in art grants to a variety of museums, universities and other nonprofit organizations. The next deadline for receipt of applications is November 1. For instructions on submitting an application, see http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/art.htm.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FOR ARTS EDUCATORS IN RURAL AREAS
The Dana Foundation grants professional development programs for arts educators in rural areas. The Foundation is interested primarily in training for in-school arts specialists and professional artists who teach the performing arts to students pre-K-12 in the public schools. Applicants must fill out a Letter of Intent which describes why the proposed service area is considered to be rural, what challenges this presents and how the proposed project addresses these challenges. For details, deadlines, and application guidelines, see http://www.dana.org/grants/rural.
IMLS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR 2008 CONSERVATION PROJECT SUPPORT GRANTS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for its Conservation Project Support grant program. This program seeks to help museums identify conservation needs and priorities and perform activities to ensure the safekeeping of their collections. Activities may include surveys (general, detailed condition, or environmental), training, research, treatment, and environmental improvements. The deadline to apply is October 1. For details and guidelines, visit http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/conservProject.shtm.
NATIONAL TRUST PRESERVATION FUND ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The National Trust Preservation Fund grants (formerly known as the Preservation Services Fund grants) will provide dollar-for-dollar matching seed money to non-profit organizations and public agencies which can be used for a variety of preservation projects such as: feasibility studies or historic structures reports for endangered buildings and sites; landscape research and planning; fund-raising and media campaign; and interpretation and heritage education activities. For additional information regarding these grants contact Melita Juresa-McDonald, Program Assistant, melita_juresa-mcdonald@nthp.org. Applications must be postmarked by October 1. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Western Office to discuss the project prior to submitting an application.
STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT DEADLINES
CALIFORNIA ARTS COUNCIL
For information, click CAC.
CALIFORNIA COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES
For information, click CCH.
CALIFORNIA CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL ENDOWMENT
For information, click CCHE.
HERITAGE PRESERVATION
December 1, 2007:Conservation Assessment Program
For information, click CAP.
INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
October 1, 2007: Conservation Project Support
October 16, 2007: Connecting to Collections - Statewide Planning Grants
November 1, 2007: Museums for America
December 1, 2007: Conservation Assessment Program
December 15, 2007: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
For information, click IMLS.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
September 7, 2007: Arts on Radio and Television
September 21, 2007: American Masterpieces: Visual Arts Touring
For information, click NEA.
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
September 5, 2007: America's Historical and Cultural Organizations Planning Grants
September 12, 2007: Planning Grants for Interpreting America's Historic Places
September 17, 2007: Faculty Humanities Workshops
October 2, 2007: Grants for Stabilizing Humanities Collections
October 16, 2007: Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants
November 1, 2007: Challenge Grants
May 1, 2008: Challenge Grants
All program deadlines: We the People Initiative
For additional deadlines and information, click NEH.
NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION
For information, click NHPRC.
NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
September 13, 2007: Informal Science Education
For information, click NSF.
If there are other grant opportunities you would like to share with the California museum community, please email the CAM Office at admin@calmuseums.org.
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| BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS |
CAM e-News 8/15/2007
REMINDER - CHANGES TO CAM E-NEWS
CCHE BOARD TO DETERMINE ROUND THREE GRANT RECIPIENTS
NEW LAW ALLOWS SMALL WINERIES TO DONATE AND POUR AT NONPROFIT EVENTS
CAM MEMBERS ELECT NEW OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS
SEEDS OF CHANGE - 2008 CAM CONFERENCE
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: PROGRAMS FOR LATINO AUDIENCES -- NEW FEATURE!
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS
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