NEH: PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR SMALLER
INSTITUTIONS (PAG)
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/pag.html
BASIC FACTS
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Up to $6,000 for projects of up to 18-months. No matching funds required
NEH staff is available to discuss applications prior to submission. Phone 202-606-8570 or email
preservation@neh.gov. NEH staff WILL NOT review draft proposals.
Oklahoma Cultural Heritage Trust staff and Amigos Library staff members are available to review
draft proposals. Send to savingoklahomatreasures@gmail.com at least one month prior to the
application due date.
Encourages first-time grant applicants
Guidelines post in February or March, May deadline (usually the first Tuesday of May)
Eligible organizations include U.S. non-profits that own humanities collections
Must have one professional full-time employee, paid or unpaid
Review list of sample projects and sample narratives available on the NEH website.
Must be open at least 120 days of the year
Funding may be requested for needs assessment/consultations; education and training;
environmental monitoring equipment/storage furniture/supplies.
Funding also may be requested for sustaining digital collections. Funding IS NOT provided for
digitizing content or building infrastructure or developing systems to manage digital assets.
All grants MUST be submitted through www.grants.gov. Tutorial is available at
http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/outreach/grantsgov-training.html Please note that you
should register at the site at least one month in advance of the application deadline.
Application can be no more than five pages and consists of an abstract, narrative (statement of
need, goals and objectives, methodology/plan of work), budget, and supporting documentation.
Narrative should support claims with evidence, avoid jargon, emphasize that the applicant is
capable of completing the project. Use an outside editor and budget reviewer.
Be sure to include the requested supporting documentation which includes resumes of staff and
consultants, executive summary of your preservation plan (if applicable), and letters of support.
The Oklahoma Cultural Heritage Trust, Oklahoma Museums Association, Oklahoma Department
of Libraries, Oklahoma Historical Records Advisory Board, and Amigos Library Services will write
support letters. Please send drafts to savingoklahomatureasures@gmail.com