2009 Institutional Project Grant

The Nevada Museums Association (NMA) established this grant program in 2007 to advance Nevada museums. Institutional Project Grants provide financial assistance to Institutional members to conduct small projects that improve the quality of their museum operations. Any special project that supports the mission of the museum, improves its operations, and conforms to accepted museum practices and standards is eligible for funding. We anticipate this program to be highly competitive and not every proposal will receive a grant.

Who is eligible? Any current Institutional member of NMA may apply except those institutions to which members of the Grant Selection Committee are affiliated.

What expenditures can be funded? Grant monies can be applied to any project-specific expenditure. These include, but are not limited to: materials, supplies, services, postage and printing. Tools or equipment can be purchased, but must be required for the specified project. Routine operating expenditures, such as utilities, staff salaries and general supplies are excluded from funding.

How do I apply? Mail the following items postmarked by November 30, 2008 to:

Nevada Museums Association
Institutional Project Grant Selection Committee
431 Trellis Drive
Fernley, NV 89408

(3) copies of your completed application form (Download: Word Doc)
(3) copies of a one-page detailed budget summary (Choose format: PDF | Excel Doc)

No e-mail, faxed or hand-delivered applications can be accepted. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to the Institutional Project Grant chair: Summer Kay, (775) 575-1251 or email: summerkay@sbcglobal.net.

How much can be awarded? Up to $500 can be awarded per grant. Smaller requests are acceptable.

When will the grant be awarded? Grants will be awarded by February 1, 2009. The grant recipients will be announced though the NMA newsletter. Expenditures must be completed within one year. Under special circumstances, recipients may request an extension.

Who will judge the grant applications? The NMA Board of Directors will appoint two to three Individual members of NMA to serve as the Grant Selection Committee. The committee determines grant recipients and award amounts. However, all monies might not be awarded. Decisions of the committee are final.

Are there strings attached? The only requirements are that the money be used for the specified purpose and that, at the end of the grant period, the recipient submits an itemized expenditure list, and writes a short article about the project for the NMA newsletter.

Credit Line: Grant recipients are required to use the following credit line and the NMA logo on all printed promotional materials or grant supported projects, such as brochures, books, or exhibits. Click here to download the NMA logo from this website.

“This (program/project) is supported in part by funds from the Nevada Museums Association.”