Conserv is offering four $1,000 awards to support preventive conservation projects. Anyone involved with collections care at an institution located in the United States of America is eligible to apply. The awards may go towards equipment, training, consultants or other costs directly related to addressing an agent of deterioration in your collection.
Examples of the types of projects that the Conserv Preventive Conservation grant could support include:
- Starting an integrated pest management (IPM) program
- Installing UV film on windows
- Creating a microclimate for specialized storage or display of sensitive materials
- Design and fabrication of a specialized mount for fragile artwork
Applications are due by November 30th. Funds will be dispersed in early January, 2023.
A panel of preventive conservation professionals will review applications and choose winners. Winning projects will creatively minimize the risks from one or more agents of deterioration.
Projects must be completed within 90 days and presented at our first annual Conserv conference in the first half of 2023. For winners attending the conference in person, Conserv will cover conference registration, airfare, and lodging for grant winners. Winners will also be required to contribute to a 750 word project summary for the Conserv blog.
Grant winners will also receive a discount code for 25% off any supplies purchased from Gaylord Archival.
To apply, download this document, make a copy, and email the completed application to Allison Lewis, allison@conserv.io, by November 30, 2022. Email Allison with any questions.
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Allison Lewis
Conservation Liaison
Conserv
Pinole CA
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