Leave this empty Art Preservation Fund, Conservation Grants Program Brief responses and bullet points are welcome. Technical conservation knowledge is not required. Your typed answers save automatically in this browser, so you can come back and finish later. Uploaded files are not saved and will need to be re-attached. Organization Organization legal name* EIN* Format: 12-3456789 Website If any City* State* Service area* Who you serve, in a phrase (for example, "Rural Talbot County, MD" or "Statewide") Primary contact Name* Title* Email* Phone* Social channels If any. Handles or links. Organization type* Select one Museum Historical society Archive Cultural center Other Please describe your organization type* Mission statement If applicable Annual operating budget* Under $250k $250k to $750k $750k to $1.5M $1.5M to $3M $3M to $5M Staff and volunteers Full-time staff* Part-time staff* Volunteers* Key collections roles If any (for example, a registrar, a part-time curator, a volunteer archivist) Community served* Briefly describe your service area and the people your organization serves. Item(s) Overview Item title / description* Plain language is best. Date / creator / maker If known Materials and approximate dimensions Materials if known Ownership / stewardship status* Owned On loan Other Ownership and authority to treat* Briefly explain the ownership arrangement and your authority to have the item(s) treated. Stakeholders required in project decision-making besides the applicant If any Timing and Need Why this item(s), why now?* Current condition* What's wrong, and what you're seeing. Has the item(s) been treated before?* Yes No Not sure What was done, and when?* If known. You can upload past treatment proposals or condition reports under Optional attachments below. Significance and Public Benefit Significance and public benefit* How might this funding impact your organization if it was awarded? Why do these item(s) matter, to whom, and how will their preservation benefit the public? Include any relevant personal, cultural, artistic, historical, spiritual, or community connections. Proposed Project What do you want to do with APF support?* Choose one. The questions below will change based on your answer. Treatment & Stabilization (Track A)Up to $25,000 Assessment-to-Treatment Bridge (Track B)Up to $5,000 Track A: Treatment & Stabilization Project team and expertise* Identify the project lead, any conservator or regional center involved, and relevant community advisors or partners. Link to the conservator's qualifications If available Anticipated start date* Anticipated end date* Up to 12 months after start Location and transportation* Where will the work occur? Note any transportation needs. Total project budget (USD)* Amount requested from APF (USD)* Up to $25,000 Itemized budget* A simple itemized budget with brief explanations. You may include up to 10% for overhead. Identify any additional cash or in-kind support, or plans to raise funds to cover the total cost if it exceeds the request. Ongoing care* Describe current storage, display, and handling conditions; major risks or constraints; and how the item(s) will be cared for and safely used after the project. Anything else? Optional. Any additional information reviewers should take into account. Track B: Assessment-to-Treatment Bridge Have you identified a conservator?* Yes, we have a conservator in mind No, we'd like APF's help identifying one Conservator or regional center name and contact info* Has the conservator provided an estimate for a condition assessment and treatment proposal?* Yes Not yet Estimate amount (USD)* Please upload the estimate under Uploads below. Preferred specialty and any geographic constraints* Paper, textiles, objects, paintings, photographs, etc. Are there any geographic constraints? If your project is selected, APF will support the estimate process by recommending qualified conservators eligible to bid, and by providing funding equal to the assessment cost and associated conservator travel, up to $5,000. Project team and expertise* Identify the project lead at your organization, as well as any relevant community advisors or partners, if applicable. Has your organization collaborated with conservators, conservation scientists, or regional conservation centers before?* Yes No Please describe* Anything else? Optional. Any additional information reviewers should take into account. For both tracks High-level goals for this treatment / object* Loan, tour, exhibit, inclusion in programming, etc. How do you intend to maintain the object after treatment?* Discuss any existing or proposed handling or collections care guidelines, climate controls, etc. Feel free to note if you need support in this area. Storytelling and Public Access Choose a track under Proposed Project to see these questions. Sharing the project* How would you share the conservation process, and what should the public learn from this project? How could you share the ongoing or completed project through an event, program, or digital update? Permissions and sensitivities* Who can authorize photography, filming, and public use of project materials? Describe any cultural protocols, consultation needs, donor restrictions, security concerns, or other limits. Sharing the project* In a sentence or two, how open would you be to sharing a brief written or recorded reflection on the assessment process? Permissions and sensitivities* Who can authorize photography and public use of any images from the assessment? Note any cultural protocols, consultation needs, or other limits. Uploads Files can be up to 20MB each. Large photos are resized automatically, so phone photos are fine as they are. Images (1 to 10)* Show the overall object(s), condition details, and storage or display context. Phone photos are welcome. IRS determination letter or fiscal sponsor documentation* Most recent financial statement* An internal statement is fine. An audit is not required. Conservator's current condition report and proposal (with quote)* Required for Track A. From the conservator you have selected to do the work. Commitment letter from the conservator* Required for Track A Estimate for condition assessment and treatment proposal* Since you have a conservator's estimate, please attach it here. Optional attachments (up to 3) Past condition and treatment reports; a letter of support from a community or board member; social media or articles about the object, or about other preservation projects your organization has done. Certifications Please confirm: The information provided is accurate, the organization meets the eligibility requirements, and it has authority to pursue the proposed conservation work.* If funded, the organization agrees to required reporting and to share agreed-upon photographs, video, and stories for public education and APF fundraising and awareness, with attribution and an opportunity to review materials for accuracy and cultural sensitivity.* Conflicts of interest involving APF staff, board members, or reviewers* None There is an actual or potential conflict to disclose Please provide details* Submit application Clear saved draft
