FOCUS ON FUNDING WORKSHOP SERIES: GHHN SESSION

GHHN Presents: Finding Funds for All Your Collections Management Needs

 Preservation of cultural resources is an ongoing challenge. Join us to learn about funding opportunities from the sources themselves; hear presentations from other organizations who have written successful applications; and tour successful funded projects as a method for de-mystifying the process to inspire heritage sites to apply for their own potential preservation projects. 

Mold, insects, and rodents cause considerable damage to museum, library, and archival collections. Unfortunately, infestations are not usually limited to one collection type, but can spread... to textiles, leather, paper, photographs, baskets, furs, and wooden objects. During a special tour of the Vanderbilt Mansion, conservator Donia Conn will help attendees learn to identify a range of common insect and rodent pests; how to identify active and inactive mold; and how to prevent and respond to infestations on a small budget. 

Afterwards, we will focus on identifying grant opportunities for the preservation and conservation of damaged or endangered collections and historic interiors from state, federal, and foundation funding sources. The workshop will conclude with a site tour.

GHHN Members: $45.00

Nonmembers: $55.00

Workshop Fee includes light breakfast, lunch, and resource packet.

Morning session will take place at the Vanderbilt Mansion. Please meet there at 9:30 AM

Lunch and afternoon session will take place at the Henry A. Wallace Visitor and Educational Center at the FDR Presidential Library & Museum