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PRESIDENT BUSH’S BUDGET REQUESTS $271,246,000 FOR IMLS
The President's budget request for fiscal year 2009 seeks $271,246,000 for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The request represents an increase of $26,023,000 or 10.6 percent, over the FY 2008 enacted level for the Institute's programs and administration. The budget includes $39,897,000 for museum grants, an increase of $8.6 million from the FY08 appropriation for the same purposes. This request also includes $2.5 million for collecting public library and state library statistics, $500,000 to launch a pilot program on museum data collection, and $1,000,000 to study and report on the state of libraries and museums in the United States. For more information, see http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/020408.shtm.

FREE ASTRONOMY WORKSHOP FOR MUSEUM EDUCATORS AND OTHERS
Registration is now open for a free astronomy workshop for science, nature center and museum educators. Offered by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, and funded by the National Science Foundation, this three-day workshop will provide participants with a free toolkit, teach fun techniques for presenting astronomy and interpreting current events, and include participants in the growing Astronomy from the Ground Up community, with access to ongoing resources and support. The next workshop is scheduled to begin May 7-9th at the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, WA. The online application deadline is March 7th. Email afgu@astrosociety.org or apply online at http://astrosociety.org/afgu/distance.html.

AASLH ANNOUNCES LEADERSHIP IN HISTORY AWARDS PROGRAM
The American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) has issued a call for nominations for its 2008 Leadership in History Awards program. This awards program establishes and encourages standards of excellence in the field of state and local history throughout North America. Organizations, persons, or projects are all eligible for nomination. The deadline for submissions is March 1. See http://www.aaslh.org/aaslh_awards.htm for more information.

NEXT MUSEUM CAFÉ DISCUSSION IN SAN DIEGO – FEBRUARY 21
Museum Café, presented by AAM's Emerging Young Professionals Group, hosts a gathering and happy hour every third Thursday of the month in the San Diego area. The next gathering will be on February 21 at 5:00 pm, at the Bassam Coffee Shop in San Diego. The pre-meeting assignment is to preview The Soundwaves: The Art of Sampling exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the museum’s website at http://www.mcasd.org/soundwaves/. For more information, visit http://museumcafe.wordpress.com.

TONIGHT – EMERGING ARTS LEADERS MEETING – LECTURE BY DANA GIOIA
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs is presenting a lecture by Dana Gioia, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts. The lecture will meet at 7:30 pm in the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. Gioia will discuss the impoverishment of American popular culture and "the need to reopen the conversation between our best minds and the broader public." This event will be followed by a free food and wine reception. See http://www.zocalola.org to reserve a seat. Preceding this lecture, Emerging Arts Leaders will host a cocktail hour (6:00 – 7:00 pm) at Cobras & Matadors restaurant. For details regarding the cocktail hour, email livins@arts.lacounty.gov.

IMLS LAUNCHES STUDY OF BENEFITS OF LIBRARY GRANTS
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has launched a study of the economic, social, educational, and cultural value of its largest grant program, Library Grants to States, in order to better understand the impact and direction of this federally funded program. Grants are awarded to State Library Administrative Agencies (SLAAs) in each of the 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and the freely associated territories and are the single largest source of federal funding for the nation’s libraries. Specifically, the analysis will report on the achievements, impact, and future need for the Library Grants to States program; identify and analyze 5-10 thematic profiles on services that are of particular value or interest; and provide a summary profile of the impact of the Library Grants to States Program nationally as well as in each state. The study was launched on January 15 with a meeting of an expert panel at the American Library Association’s midwinter meeting. For more information, see http://www.imls.gov/news/2008/011008.shtm.

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE – MARCH 7
The annual Volunteer Management Conference will be held on March 7 in Dallas. This annual event is designed to provide a day of broad based, affordable training for more than 300 professional volunteer managers. For 17 years, the conference has received consistently high evaluations from attendees for its educational value and opportunities to learn from some of the well-known trainers and leaders in the field. For more information, visit http://www.vmcdfw.org/.

NOMINATE A NONPROFIT FOR LEADERSHIP AWARD
Independent Sector has issued a call for nominations for its 2008 American Express Building Leadership Award, which recognizes an organization that exemplifies a culture of investing in the people of the nonprofit community through the development of staff, board, and volunteer leadership. The deadline for nominations is February 18. To submit a nomination, see http://www.independentsector.org/programs/leadership/OrganizationalAward_nomination_form.htm.

CTTC CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR UPCOMING INTERNATIONAL NEWS RELEASES
The California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) has requested submissions for two press releases for its international offices. The first news release, “Only in California,” will tie in with the CTTC’s international advertising campaign and will feature the best of the best of California-produced foods and products, as well as truly "Californian" businesses and attractions. The second news release, “Seniors Choose California,” will feature California activities and attractions for seniors, including lifestyle, outdoors and tour programs. The deadline to submit information is February 22. All information must be submitted via the CTTC Press Release Submission Form, which can be attained by emailing Pettit Gilwee at pgilwee@visitcalifornia.com.

3-DAY UCLA COURSE: DOCUMENT IMAGING AND DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is offering a 3-day extension course, Document Imaging and Document Management: Spring 2008, on June 6-8. This course is designed to assist managers to be more effective in bringing the immediate and long term benefits of document imaging and document management to their organizations and to their organizations' clients, customers, and constituents. Students will gain an understanding of how document imaging can be used and managed in both small and large-scale organizations. All of the printed class materials are available free online for those who cannot attend the class; see http://www.archivebuilders.com/whitepapers/index.html. For detailed course description and how to register, see http://www.archivebuilders.com/abcourses.html.

SAVE THE DATE – NALAC REGIONAL TRAINING WORKSHOP
The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC) has announced the date of its next training workshop, Creative Responders: Latino Art in Action: Reaffirming and Transforming the Future, which will be held April 24-26 in Tucson, AZ. NALAC Regional Arts Training Workshops are convened throughout the nation to assist in strengthening local networks of Latino Arts, Artists and cultural organizations. To register, see http://www.nalac.org. For more information, contact Reuben Tomas Roqueni at the Tucson Pima Arts Council by phone: (520) 624-0595 x18, or email: reuben@tucsonpimaartscouncil.org.

NTHP SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR NATIONAL PRESERVATION AWARDS
The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP) is seeking nominations of deserving individuals, organizations, agencies and projects for the National Preservation Awards, which celebrate excellence in historic preservation. The deadline for nominations is March 1. The nomination form is available for download from the National Trust website at http://www.nationaltrust.org/preservation_awards/. For questions or additional information, contact Caroline Healey at Caroline_Healey@nthp.org or (202) 588-6236.

AASLH OFFERS ONLINE COURSE – BASICS OF ARCHIVES
The American Association of State and Local History (AASLH) will be hosting an online course, “The Basics of Archives,” which will provide participants with self-paced instruction that covers the basics of archives management and practices including acquiring collections, processing, housing and preservation, and providing access. The course will run from March 10 – April 11. Registration is limited, sign up by March 1 to guarantee a spot. For more information or to register, visit http://www.aaslh.org/workshop.htm, email hawkins@aaslh.org, or call Bethany Hawkins at (615) 320-3203.

CAN ANNOUNCES UPCOMING EVENTS AND MEETINGS
The California Association of Nonprofits (CAN) has announced a number of upcoming events and meetings that will address a variety of issues related to nonprofit lobbying, finances, and programming. On February 14, CAN’s Emerging Nonprofit Professionals will host a morning meeting in Los Angeles for new nonprofit professionals. See http://www.canonprofits.org/events/enp.html for details and to RSVP. CAN’s Nonprofit Policy Days 2008 will be held March 10-11 in Sacramento, and will cover critical issues and legislation affecting the nonprofit sector. For more information, see http://www.canonprofits.org/events/nonprofitpolicyday.html. On April 8, CAN will host a one-day conference, Earned Income Ventures: Using Social Enterprise to Advance Your Mission and Sustain Your Organization, which will provide participants with the tools for a successful social enterprise program. For details about this conference, see http://www.canonprofits.org/events/socialenterprise.html. CAN will also be serving as California’s coordinator for the 2008 National Nonprofit Congress, which will be held in Washington, D.C., on June 1-4. See http://www.canonprofits.org/2008-national-nonprofit.html for details.

FOUNDATION CENTER OFFERS FREE FUNDRAISING CLASSES, SCHOLARSHIPS
The Foundation Center has announced a variety of upcoming free fundraising classes. These classes include How to Approach a Foundation (Oakland, February 14); Introduction to Fundraising Planning (Ukiah, February 14; Milpitas, March 6); Your Board and Fundraising (Ukiah, March 4); Grantseeking Basics (San Mateo, March 17); and, Introduction to Corporate Giving (Walnut Creek, March 28). In addition, the Foundation Center is still accepting applications for scholarships for its full-day seminars. Scholarships are available to representatives of under-resourced nonprofits. For more information about scholarships, see http://foundationcenter.org/sanfrancisco/sf_spring08_schol.doc.

FUNDRAISING SUMMIT – ATLANTA, MARCH 18-19
The Center for Nonprofit Success will host a Fundraising Summit in Atlanta on March 18-19. The Summit forms part of an educational series on fundraising taking place around the country. This Summit will bring together a group of experts in a highly interactive format to discuss the latest developments in grantmaking and fundraising, and how nonprofits can take advantage of them. Since attendance for this event is limited, early registration is strongly encouraged. For details, see http://www.cfnps.org.

UPCOMING ONLINE MUSEUM CLASSES AVAILABLE
The Northern States Conservation Center is offering three upcoming online museum courses: Fundamentals of Museum Volunteer Programs (March 3-28); Preservation Environments (March 3-28); and a one-week online Disaster Planning seminar (March 3-7). For more information or to register, see http://www.collectioncare.org/training/trol.html.

GRANT INSTITUTE HELD IN LOS ANGELES, MARCH 17-21
The Grant Institute: Certificate in Professional Program Development and Grant Communication will be held in Los Angeles on March 17-21. Interested development professionals, researchers, faculty, and graduate students should register as soon as possible, seats are limited. All participants will receive certification in professional grant writing from the Institute, as well as 3.5 CEU units. For more information call (888) 824-4424 or visit Institute website at http://www.thegrantinstitute.com.

Get the Word Out in CAM e-News!
Please email the CAM office at editor@calmuseums.org to list any announcements pertaining to professional development programs, grant opportunities, or related opportunities in future editions of CAM e-News and on the CAM web site. Since it is not possible to include all the details of an announcement, please include a phone number, web site address, or email address so interested parties can get additional information. Please do not exceed a limit of 150 words per listing. All announcements are subject to editing by CAM personnel.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

2008 MUSEUM ASSESSMENT PROGRAM APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY
Museums are encouraged to participate in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP), a confidential process of guided self-study, peer review and implementation. The program, administered by the American Association of Museums (AAM) through a cooperative agreement with IMLS, enables museums to evaluate current practices, establish priorities to achieve professional standards and plan the best and most effective way to serve the community. The deadline to apply is February 15. For more information, see http://www.aam-us.org/museumresources/map/apply.cfm.

EXHIBITION AWARDS AVAILABLE
Curators can apply for the 2008 Emily Hall Tremaine Exhibition Award, a grant of $150,000 for the realization of a strong thematic exhibition concept that challenges the boundaries of contemporary art. An online intent to apply form must be completed by March 7; the application deadline is April 11. Information, guidelines and applications for the 2008 award are available on the Emily Hall Tremaine Foundation's website at http://www.tremainefoundation.org/.

NEA ANNOUNCES ACCESS TO ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE GRANT PROGRAM
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) has announced its 2008 round of Access to Artistic Excellence grants. This program seeks to encourage and support artistic excellence, preserve our cultural heritage, and provide access to the arts for all Americans. The Arts Endowment is particularly interested in projects that extend the arts to underserved populations -- those whose opportunities to experience the arts are limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. The deadlines to apply for the 2008 program are March 10 and August 11. See http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/GAP09/VisualartsAAE.html for details.

IMLS CALLS FOR 2008 NATIVE AMERICAN LIBRARY SERVICES GRANT APPLICATIONS
The Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is accepting applications for the 2008 Native American Library Services Basic Grants and Enhancement Grants. Basic Grants are available to support existing library operations and to maintain core library services, while Enhancement Grants may enhance existing library services or implement new library services. The Basic Grant deadline is March 3, and the Enhancement Grant deadline is May 1. IMLS has scheduled an audio-conference call to give prospective applicants an opportunity to ask IMLS staff questions pertaining to the Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program. The call is scheduled for February 27 at 3:00 PM EST; the dial-in number is (800) 603-9527 and the conference ID is 25779593. For more information, see http://www.imls.gov/news/2007/121307.shtm.

IMLS ANNOUNCES 2008 NATIVE AMERICAN/NATIVE HAWAIIAN MUSEUM SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM
Application guidelines for the 2008 Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services program are currently available. The program provides opportunities for Native American tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations in the areas of programming, professional development, and enhancement of museum services. The deadline to apply is April 1. For details, see http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/nativeServices.shtm.

CURATORIAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS AVAILABLE
The Warhol Foundation is now offering Curatorial Research Fellowships to aid curators in developing in-depth exhibitions. Grants of up to $50,000 will support travel, archival research, convening of colleagues, interviews and time to write. Curators at any stage of their careers are eligible to apply. Research must be attached to a potential exhibition and curators must have the formal support of their institution's director. Beginning with the upcoming grant cycle, the foundation will accept proposals from institutionally affiliated curators at its regular March 1 and September 1 deadlines. For grant guidelines, see http://www.warholfoundation.org/; for all other questions, contact the program department at (212) 387-7555.

NEH ANNOUNCES NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT DIGITAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING
The National Endowment for the Humanities' (NEH) Digital Humanities Initiative has announced Institutes for Advanced Topics in the Digital Humanities, a new grant program to support national or regional (multi-state) research and training programs on approaches in humanities computing. The program is designed to bring together humanities scholars, graduate students, computer scientists, and others to learn new tools and technologies and to foster relationships for future collaborations in the humanities. The deadline to apply is April 9. See http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/IATDH.html for guidelines and details.

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 March 3. For grant details and guidelines, visit http://www.taprootfoundation.org/npo.

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
March 31, 2008: Risk Evaluation and Planning Program
For information, click CAP.

INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
February 15, 2008: Museum Assessment Program
February 15, 2008: National Medal for Museum and Library Service
March 1, 2008: Native American Library Services Basic Grant
March 3, 2008: Build and Share Knowledge of Good Practice
March 15, 2008: 21st Century Museum Professionals
March 18, 2008: Advancing Knowledge: The IMLS/NEH Digital Partnership
April 26, 2008: Save America's Treasures
May 1, 2008: Native American Library Services: Enhancement Grants
For information, click IMLS.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
March 12, 2008: Access to Artistic Excellence
April 1, 2008: U.S. Government's Arts and Artifacts Indemnity Program
June 2, 2008: Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants
June 9, 2008: Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth
For information, click NEA.

NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES
March 18, 2008: Advancing Knowledge: The IMLS/NEH Digital Partnership
April 2, 2008: Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants
May 1, 2008: Challenge Grants & Digital Humanities Challenge Grants
May 15, 2008: Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
July 1, 2008: Preservation and Access Research and Development Projects Grants
July 1, 2008: Preservation and Access Education and Training Projects Grants
July 15, 2008: Preservation and Access: Humanities Collections and Resources
August 1, 2008: Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions
August 27, 2008: Interpreting America's Historic Places: Implementation Grants / Planning Grants
August 27, 2008: America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants / Planning Grants
October 1, 2008: Preservation and Access Grants for Stabilizing Humanities Collections
October 7, 2008: Summer Stipends
All program deadlines: We the People Initiative
For additional deadlines and information, click NEH.

NATIONAL HISTORICAL PUBLICATIONS AND RECORDS COMMISSION
March 3, 2008: State and National Archival Partnership Grants
June 2, 2008: Digitizing Historical Records
June 2, 2008: Electronic Records Projects
June 2, 2008: Professional Development Grants for Archives and Historical Publishing
June 2, 2008: Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects
For information, click NHPRC.

NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE: NAGPRA
March 3, 2008: NAGPRA Tribal and Museum Consultation/Documentation Grant
For information, click NPS.

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
March 3, 2008: Centers for Ocean Sciences Education Excellence (COSEE) Grants
April 10, 2008: Innovation through Institutional Integration Grants
April 11, 2008: Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) Grants
June 19, 2008: 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.

CAM SPONSORS AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATES

Do you need to find a consultant or museum service provider? Consider using a vendor or consultant that supports the California museum field. For a directory of CAM's Business Associates, visit http://www.calmuseums.org/membership/businessassociates.html. The directory is organized by the type of services provided, such as architecture or archival supplies. For additional information, please contact the CAM office at 831-471-9970.

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CAM is supported in part by a grant from the California Arts Council, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. To learn more about the arts in California, the Arts License Plate, and other initiatives for the arts in California, please visit the CAC Website.

BACK ISSUES OF CAM E-NEWS

CAM e-News 1/30/2008
IMLS AWARDS GRANT FOR CALIFORNIA COLLECTIONS PROJECT
CAM CONFERENCE PRE-REGISTRATION CLOSES FEBRUARY 8, 2008
CDP TRAINING SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR BAY AREA IN MARCH
JANUARY MUSEUM POLL RECAP: MUSEUMS AND TECHNOLOGY
MONTHLY MUSEUM POLL: MUSEUMS AND ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS
OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

CAM e-News 1/16/2008
CAM e-News 1/2/2008

CONTACT CAM

We welcome your comments and inquiries. Please contact the CAM office at:

California Association of Museums
P.O. Box 1455
Santa Cruz, CA 95061-1455
Phone: (831) 471-9970
Email: admin@calmuseums.org
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