Date/Time
Date(s) - Sep 10 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online via Zoom
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This session will be led by the New York State Library’s Division of Library Development, about the Conservation/ Preservation Discretionary Grant Program. It will inform prospective applicants of available grants and aid them in preparing for 2025/2026 applications. The purpose of the New York State Discretionary Grant Program is to encourage the proper care and accessibility of research materials in the State, to promote the use and development of guidelines and standards for conservation/ preservation practices, and to support the growth of local and cooperative preservation programs.
The Discretionary Grant Program provides up to $45,000 for a one-year projects that contribute to the preservation of significant research materials in libraries, archives, historical societies and other agencies within the State of New York, whether by conducting surveys, improving collections storage environments, reformatting or treating collections or other preservation activities described in the guidelines. The workshop will include a review of the general guidelines and a step-by-step review of the instructions for preparing a Discretionary Grant application.
Presenter Barbara Lilley will describe the types of activities and projects eligible for funding through the program, with examples, and allow time for questions. By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to write a grant application that meets program requirements.
Who Should Attend: Librarians, archivists, curators, and volunteers working in these types of organizations interested in applying for a Discretionary Grant are encouraged to attend the program. No cost to attend, but registration is required. The event will be recorded and posted online.
Session organized by Empire State Library Network to extend the services offered within every region of New York.