Grants to Support Access and Preservation Projects in Tennessee (USA)
GrantID: 75495
Grant Funding Amount Low: $10,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $300,000
Summary
The organization offers annual funding opportunities to support projects that enhance access to important cultural, historical, or research materials. One program provides grants to help eligible organizations in the United States and Canada make unique collections more widely available. Funding can be used to cover project-related costs, and awards generally range from tens of thousands up to a few hundred thousand dollars. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and certain government or community-based entities.
Another opportunity focuses on supporting preservation and maintenance of materials that may be at risk or need care to ensure long-term accessibility. Grants are available to a similar set of organizations across the U.S. and Canada and generally range from smaller amounts up to around $60,000. Projects are expected to enhance access or preservation in a way that aligns with the broader goals of supporting research, education, and public engagement.
Both types of funding aim to encourage organizations to develop projects that expand access and protect important resources. The grants are intended to provide financial support while promoting sustainable approaches to managing and sharing valuable materials. Priority is often given to projects that address collections or topics that are less represented or harder to access. These opportunities are designed to be flexible and adaptable, helping organizations of varying sizes and capacities carry out meaningful work in preserving and sharing knowledge and cultural heritage.
Overall, the funding supports initiatives that help institutions manage, preserve, and make materials accessible to the public, with awards structured to enable both small-scale and larger projects in the U.S. and Canada.
This grant may be available to individuals and organizations in Tennessee that are actively involved in Black, Indigenous, People of Color. To locate more funding opportunities in your field, visit The Grant Portal and search by interest area using the Search Grant tool.
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