Preservation & Accessibility of California’s LGBTQ+ History
Highlights
This program offers a unique chance for each archive in California to preserve and share essential LGBTQ+ history and culture. By applying, you can receive funding to support projects focusing on the preservation of valuable materials like manuscripts, photographs, and recordings. This is not only about securing funds; it's a way to ensure that the rich history of LGBTQ+ Californians is recognized and accessible for everyone.
What's in it for you? There are no payback requirements, making this program a risk-free opportunity. Your project could contribute significantly to educating the community and providing critical resources for researchers and the public. Plus, with no minimum revenue or employee restrictions, it supports a diverse range of archives. You'll be playing an important role in shaping a more comprehensive view of California’s cultural landscape. Embrace the chance to make a difference while enhancing your collections and impact.
Financing Details
This program offers grant funding. This means you receive money that you do not have to repay, provided you use it for the approved purposes.
Eligible Expenses:
- Funds can be used for projects that focus on the preservation and accessibility of LGBTQ+ collections.
- This includes costs related to physical preservation, digitization of materials, public education, and outreach activities.
- Eligible materials include archival materials, sound recordings, photographs, moving images, and more, specifically related to the LGBTQ+ movement and experience in California.
Restrictions and Fees:
- Funds cannot be used for preserving works of art on paper, paintings, sculptures, or other objects.
- There are no application fees or other hidden costs associated with this grant.
We get it—funding can be confusing. If you have any questions or need help navigating this process, we’re here to guide you through!
Qualifications
- Must be a California-based organization or collection.
- Projects should focus on preserving and making publicly accessible materials related to the LGBTQ+ movement, culture, experience, and/or history in California.
- Projects must include activities that educate the public, researchers, and other stakeholders about the collections.
- Funded projects must be focused on research-value materials, which include:
- Monographs
- Serials
- Manuscripts
- Archival materials
- Maps
- Architectural drawings
- Sound recordings
- Photographs
- Moving images
- Newspapers
Not eligible for the preservation of works of art on paper, paintings, sculptures, or other objects.
Disqualifications:
Projects that do not focus on LGBTQ+ materials relevant to the California context.
Description
This program offers a valuable chance for archives in California to preserve and share important LGBTQ+ history and culture. You can receive funding to support projects that focus on the physical or digital preservation of diverse materials like manuscripts, photographs, and recordings. It’s all about ensuring that the rich history of LGBTQ+ Californians is recognized and accessible to everyone.
The funding can be tailored to your specific needs, whether it’s to enhance existing collections or to create new educational initiatives. By participating, you not only help preserve this important history, but you also contribute to a more comprehensive view of California’s cultural landscape. It's an excellent way to engage the community and provide critical resources for researchers and the public.
There are no payback requirements to worry about, making this program a risk-free opportunity. With no minimum revenue or employee restrictions, it’s designed to support all types of archives. Your efforts will directly contribute to educating others while strengthening the representation of LGBTQ+ stories in the historical narrative of California.
Program Steps
Identify Your Project
Determine the specific project you want to undertake. It should focus on preserving or sharing LGBTQ+ history through materials like manuscripts, photographs, or recordings.Prepare the Appropriate Documentation
Gather all necessary documents needed for the application. You will likely need:- A project proposal outlining your goals and objectives.
- A detailed budget for your project.
- Evidence of your archive's current collection.
- A timeline for the completion of your project.
- Letters of support or collaboration, if applicable.
Complete the Application Form
Fill out the application form on the program's website. Make sure all sections are completed clearly and accurately.Review Your Application
Before submitting, double-check all information for accuracy and completeness. Make sure your documentation aligns with your project proposal.Submit Your Application
Once you are satisfied with your application, submit it through the program’s online platform before the deadline.Follow Up
After submitting, monitor your email for any communication regarding your application status. Be ready to provide any additional information if requested.
