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Grant Resources

There are many grant opportunities out there to support a range of collection types and projects, and we've seen a lot of them through the years. Here are some places to keep an eye on.

Popular Grant Sources for Libraries & Archives

Contains a central database of over 100 grants of all types, from travel and fellowship grants to funds for collection development.
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AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Professional and collection development grants, including post-doctoral fellowships and "Digitizing Hidden Special Collections."
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COUNCIL OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION RESOURCES

In addition to specific grants, IMLS supports "Grants to States" provided through the Library Services and Technology Act.
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INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES

The Mellon Foundation is well known for its mission to support and defend the arts and, as such, has different types of grants to browse.
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MELLON FOUNDATION

NARA grants primarily support work towards archival initiatives for large and small historical records collections.
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NATIONAL ARCHIVES

Many grant opportunities are available through NEH, frequently published alongside virtual workshops.
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NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES

NLM specifically focuses on resources to aid in better awareness and reliability of health information, technology, and research.
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NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE

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Many unique organizations, including county and regional, offer additional funding opportunities. Wondering if there's one in your area that could fit your upcoming project? Let's see if we can find one together.

GETTING ORGANIZED

Understanding Your Project for Grant Writing

Grant writing can be intimidating and time consuming. Getting acquainted with the various steps in your project will help. 

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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Subject heading enhancements to your local authority record can bridge the grab between broad and sensitive terms. Existing terms are not overwritten; instead, the additional term layer allows for greater access within your collection.

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PRESERVATION AND ACCESS

Microfilm and Digitization work well together in many collection management projects. Whether done separately or together, remember that microfilm is typically ready-made to be digitized, and digital images sent to microfilm can be archived for centuries. 

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COLLECTION REVIEW FOR DIGITIZATION

Any collection management project should begin with a foundational understanding of the materials – what and how big they are, and their condition. This applies to digitization, too. Make sure that you fully understand your collection and procedures required to support their transition.

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