WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
Any museum which is currently or was formerly a member of
the Small Museum Association is eligible to apply.
WHAT:
A grant of $2,500 to be used to fulfill an educational
program or cultural activity that is not currently budgeted.
WHEN TO APPLY:
Apply by October 1, 2012. The USFFM Board of Trustees
will review the applications and select grantees at its meeting soon after
October 1, 2012. Selected museums
will receive payment before
November 10, 2012.
ABOUT THIS GRANT:
Two of the grant payments will be made from the Clare
Morehead Memorial Fund, established by the children of a USFFM Board member
whose passion was small museums. The
other two will be paid from Federation funds.
HOW TO APPLY:
Museum directors should apply before October 1, 2012, via
email USFFM25@gmail.com or postal mail
to USFFM 2001 K Street NW Suite 400, Washington, DC, 20006-1040. The
application must include the following information:
* Name of
Museum:
* Street
Address, City, State and Zip:
* Email
Address:
* Telephone:
* Name and
Title of Museum Director:
* Year
founded:
* Type of
museum and mission, in brief:
* Number of
days museum is open each typical week:
* Museum open
hours:
* Number of
visitors last year:
* Annual
budget:
* Size of
paid museum staff:
* Number of
museum volunteers:
* Please
describe the educational or cultural project you propose that would be helped
by the USFFM Small Museum grant of $2500. (If project requires outside
professional help or equipment, please describe and estimate costs.)
WHAT ELSE IS NEEDED:
Applicants are
asked to commit to providing two
brief progress reports (mid-year and end
of year) to USFFM, so that the information can be shared with other small
museums and the World Federation of Friends of Museums. Photos and stories for
use in the USFFM newsletter will also be appreciated.
QUESTIONS:
Please contact USFFM via email at USFFM25@gmail.com
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