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Materials for Grantees

Grant Opportunities and Forms

Grants are often available for historical archival and museum collections and facilities projects. The exact nature of the grant programs changes frequently, so be sure to check for updates before planning to apply. This page contains information on four grant programs as well as forms for those who have already received grants.

Recent Updates

Maine New Century Community Program Historical Museum Collections Grants and Facilities Grants are no longer available. The program is terminated pending additional funding.

Historical Records Collections Applications: IMPORTANT NOTE: The current grant form for Basic Projects gives a deadline of March 1, 2012. We HAVE received further funding, so there will continue to be rolling deadlines for projects of up to $1000, although there might be a gap of a month or two. It is expected that there will be a Major Projects deadline of Oct. 1, 2012, but we are still working out the details. New grant forms will be available by the end of the month.

 

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**Overview of Grants for Archival Collections, including Basic Projects (up to $1000), Major Projects ($1001-$4000) and Cataloging Software. A separate application for Consultant Grants will be available shortly, but for now, you can apply for a Consultant using a Basic Projects application. There is also the Odiorne Fund for Archeological/Archival projects (#3 below). Click on the link below for the Overview.

10RecordsCollectionsGuidelines Overview

 

1) Historical Records Collections Grants - Basic Projects

Sponsored by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission

Submit application at any time, but it should be at least 6 weeks before the project begins.

11RecordsCollectionsGuidelines - Basic

Microfilming Worksheet.doc

Eligibility Form for Local Governments.doc

 

2) Historical Records Collections Grants - Major Projects

Sponsored by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission

NOTE: It is uncertain whether or not there will be a Major Projects deadline in 2012 for grant amounts above $1000. IF there is another deadline, it is likely to be October 1, 2012.

10RecordsCollectionsGuidelines - Major

Microfilming Worksheet.doc

Eligibility Form for Local Governments.doc

 

3) Odiorne Fund for Archeological/Archival Projects

The Maine State Archives has grant funds for “archaeological work within Maine that has a relationship to archival material”.

Information
Application

 

4) Cataloging Software Grants

Although there are no further formal deadlines for Cataloging Software grants, some funding may be available. To be considered for funding, fill out the application and send it in.

Application