Limited Submission Opportunity: NEH Held in Trust: A National Convening on Conservation and Preservation
Limited Submission Funding Opportunity: NEH Held in Trust: A National Convening on Conservation and Preservation
URL: https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/held-in-trust
OBJECTIVES:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)’s Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for a three-year cooperative agreement of up to $500,000 to evaluate current national infrastructure in conservation and make recommendations to strengthen preservation of cultural heritage for present and future generations. Project activities will include planning and hosting a national convening for conservation and allied professionals, and publishing and disseminating a report establishing a national strategic vision for preservation and related resources for conservators, allied professionals, educators, professional organizations, thought leaders, and the general public.
This program is aligned with “A More Perfect Union”: NEH Special Initiative Advancing Civic Education and Commemorating the Nation’s 250th Anniversary. As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, this cooperative agreement will assess the current state of, and challenges facing the preservation of our nation’s cultural heritage. Drawing upon the work of current thought leaders and practitioners, the national convening should establish a forward-looking vision for the field and identify resources necessary to accomplish those goals. This vision will be communicated through a report and related resources recommending strategic actions that can be taken by stakeholders leading up to the Semiquincentennial in 2026. Activities and resources under this cooperative agreement should be developed in connection with the “A More Perfect Union” initiative.
FUNDING INFORMATION: $500,000 over 3 years
ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
Eligible organizations must have proven subject matter expertise in conservation and preservation, and experience in planning and implementing national convenings
INTERNAL SELECTION PROCESS:
Interested investigators should submit the following materials via InfoReady Review by DATE:12/4/19
- Questions outlined in InfoReady Review application;
- A brief statement (up to 2 pages) by the candidate describing the proposed project;
- A brief budget outline for the proposed project
- Up-to-date CV or biosketch.
A faculty committee will review internal proposals and select nominees.
DEADLINES:
Internal Materials Due: Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Sponsor Deadline: Wednesday, December 18, 2019