Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) Program
The Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program provides small and mid-sized museums with partial funding toward a general conservation assessment. The assessment is a study of all of the institution's collections, buildings, and building systems, as well as its policies and procedures relating to collections care. Participants who complete the program receive an assessment report with prioritized recommendations to improve collections care. CAP is often a first step for small institutions that wish to improve the condition of their collections.
Applicants
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15
- Submit an application through the FAIC online application portal before the deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET, September 15, 2021. If you would like to request a paper-based application, please contact cap@culturalheritage.org.
A sample application is available for review. This is provided for your internal review only. Please do not submit the sample application.
APPLY RETURN TO APPLICATION
CAP is administered by FAIC under a cooperative agreement with IMLS. Funding for the 2021 program year is subject to the availability of funds in the federal FY2021 budget.
For any questions or if you would like to be added to our notification list for the next application cycle please email cap@culturalheritage.org.
Participants
Current program participants can access program materials by logging in to the CAP Participant Portal.
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Assessors
Current assessors can find program materials and tools to assist in report writing on our
Assessor Resources page.
Are you a conservation or preservation professional interested in performing general conservation assessments for the CAP program? Learn how to
Become an Assessor.