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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
HOW DO WE PAY FOR IT?
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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
ON TODAY’S AGENDA
▸ The grant writing process
▸ The grant review process
▸ Types of grants
▸ Identifying funders
THE GRANT WRITING PROCESS
HOW DO YOU TACKLE A BIG PROJECT?
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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
SO, YOU HAVE A GREAT IDEA…
▸ Be sure the project is a priority for your institution.
▸ Be sure the project fits the funder’s criteria.
▸ Be sure your institution fits the funder’s criteria.
▸ Allow 12 months from idea to funding.
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THE GRANT WRITING PROCESS
▸ Develop your plan of work.
▸ Identify possible partners.
▸ Obtain management support.
▸ Research possible funders.
▸ Write the proposal.
▸ Have others read and edit your proposal
▸ Submit the proposal
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WRITING THE PROPOSAL
Keep it simple!
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ELEMENTS OF A GRANT PROPOSAL
▸ Cover letter
▸ Executive summary
▸ About your institution
▸ Statement of need
▸ Project description
▸ Budget
▸ Appendices
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MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION!
Your cover letter
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
▸ Limit to one page or less.
▸ Capture your reader’s attention.
▸ Digest your entire proposal into one interesting, persuasive page.
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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
ABOUT YOUR INSTITUTION
▸ History and governing structure
▸ Primary activities
▸ Audience/users
▸ Services
National Archives UK
DO NOT PRESENT AN UNSOLVABLE PROBLEM.
Statement of need
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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
THE PROJECT NARRATIVE
▸ Scope
▸ Staffing
▸ Management
▸ Evaluation
▸ Sustainability
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Scope of project
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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
STAFFING
▸ Staff
▸ Consultants
▸ Collaborators
▸ Volunteers
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
▸ Who is responsible for oversight of the project?
▸ What activities do you plan to meet your goals?
▸ What is your timeline?
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HOW DO WE KNOW THE PROJECT IS A SUCCESS?
Evaluation
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SUSTAINABILITY
▸ Will your project need to continue after the grant funding ends?
▸ What plans do you have for that funding?
▸ Development officer
▸ Capital campaign
▸ Additional funding resources
▸ Revenue stream from project
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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
BUDGET
▸ Reviewers often read first
▸ Requested information usually includes
▸ Expense information
▸ Income information
▸ Budget narrativeTaxCredits.net
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APPENDICES
▸ Organizational chart
▸ Financial information
▸ Resumes of key staff
▸ Lists of board members
▸ Timeline
▸ Organizational brochure
▸ Letters of support from community
▸ Letters of commitment from consultants
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THE GRANT REVIEW PROCESS
HOW DO FUNDERS DECIDE?
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CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING GRANT PROPOSALS
▸ Clarity
▸ Completeness
▸ Internal consistency
▸ External consistency
▸ Understanding of the problem and appropriateness of response
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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATING GRANT PROPOSALS
▸ Capability to carry out proposed activities
▸ Responsiveness
▸ Efficiency and accountability
▸ Realism
▸ Need shown
▸ Sustainability
GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
AFTER YOU GET THE GRANT
▸ Send thank you letters.
▸ Review the budget.
▸ Report at least annually.
▸ Publicize the grant.
▸ Look for additional funding.
▸ Remember to report to your funders!
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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
IF YOU DON’T GET THE GRANT
▸ Don’t take it personally.
▸ Send thank you notes.
▸ Make sure you understand why you didn’t get funded.
▸ Find out if you can resubmit in the next cycle.
TYPES OF FUNDERS
GOVERNMENT VS. PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS
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GRANTS.GOV
The clearinghouse for federal grants
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PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR SMALLER INSTITUTIONS
▸ Up to $6000
▸ Reserved for small and mid-sized institutions
▸ Funding for:
▸ Preservation assessments and consultations
▸ Purchase of storage furniture and preservation supplies
▸ Environmental monitoring equipment
▸ Staff training
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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
IMLS MUSEUMS FOR AMERICA GRANTS
▸ $5000-$250,000
▸ No match for grants under $25,000
▸ Funding for
▸ Preventive conservation
▸ Conservation treatment
▸ Digitization
GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
COLLECTIONS ASSESSMENT FOR PRESERVATION (CAP)
▸ Collections assessments plus building assessments for historic buildings
▸ Up to $3900 per assessor covered by grant
▸ Institution pays balance
▸ Applications open in November, 2017. Apply early!
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THE THC MAINTAINS A FREQUENTLY UPDATED LIST OF GRANTS FOR SMALL MUSEUMS.
http://www.thc.texas.gov/preserve/projects-and-programs/museum-assistance/grants-funding
GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
FUNDING INFORMATION NETWORK
Clearing house for private foundation information
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GRANTS AND GRANT WRITING FOR COLLECTIONS
GRANT FUNDING LIMITS
▸ Type of program funded
▸ Geographical area
▸ Minimum/maximum amount of funding
THANK YOU!
▸ Let’s stay in touch!
▸ www.elderpreservation.com
▸ THC Museum Services
▸ Tricia Blakistone
▸ www.thc.texas.gov/museum-services