The NYSCA/GHHN Preservation Supplies Grant is a partnership between the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) and Greater Hudson Heritage Network (GHHN) that provides funds to purchase collection management supplies for museums, historical, and cultural organizations in New York State.
Donor Name: Greater Hudson Heritage Network
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/31/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $650
Details:
What can be funded
Applicants who have consulted with an appropriate professional (i.e., completed a CNAP Site Assessment with a consultant or with another reputable program – MAP, CAP, NEA’s Small Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions, C2CNYS Circuit Rider, GHHN’s Collections Needs Assessment Program, etc.) or by knowledgeable staff may request funds to purchase collection management supplies and shipping. If an organization has limited experience in rehousing collections, they should work with a Site Assessment consultant to provide guidance in selecting appropriate supply materials.
Funding Information
Applicants may request funds up to $650 for general collections management needs.
No match is required. Supplies may include, but are not limited to: storage boxes, acid-free tissue paper, artifact trays, dividers, UV filtering film, Tyvek sheeting, tape, tags, labels, environmental monitors, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications will be accepted from chartered nonprofit museums, historical organizations or other cultural institutions either incorporated in or registered to do business in NYS, that own, care for and exhibit collections to the public. GHHN membership is not required. Federal & municipal museums and historic sites must contact the GHHN to discuss eligibility. Sites owned by state agencies and religious institutions are ineligible. Organizations with budgets under $250,000 are strongly encouraged to apply. Organizations may apply once a year.
What cannot be Funded
Grants will not support staff salaries or staff time. Requests for archival or library supplies will not be supported.
For more information, visit Preservation Supplies Grant.
