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 receive an assessment report with recommendations to improve collections care. CAP is often a first step for small institutions that wish to improve the condition of their collections.
If you have questions about the program or would like to be added to our notification list for future application cycles, please email cap@culturalheritage.org.
Emergency CAP
We are currently able to fund a limited number of Emergency CAP assessments through the end of the year. Please visit the Emergency CAP program page to learn more.
Program Cycle
CAP is administered by FAIC under a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Funding for each program year is subject to the availability of funds in the federal budget. No funds have been allocated for the 2025 program year, and we do not have updates as to when another CAP cycle might be possible.
Assessors
CAP 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.
Current Participants
Current CAP participants can log in to the CAP Participant Portal in the Learning Community using the button below.
Participant Portal