Are you passionate about advancing the field of archives? Do you have an innovative project in mind that could make a real impact? The Society of American Archivists Foundation is excited to announce that applications for our Strategic Growth Grant Program are now open, and we invite your ideas!
Apply for a Strategic Growth Grant
About the Program
The Inquiry application window is open until November 15, 2023. This initial step in the application process is designed to provide a quick answer to a fundamental question: Does your proposal align with the funding priorities of the SAA Foundation?
Here's what you need to include in your Letter of Inquiry:
- About Your Organization: Describe your organization's mission, structure, and its capacity to implement and sustain the proposed project with SAA Foundation grant funds.
- Project Leadership: Introduce the project lead, their qualifications, and the expertise of other project participants or collaborative partners.
- Project Snapshot: Provide a brief abstract of your project's goals, highlighting key activities, expected outcomes, intended impact, and plans for sharing your project's results.
- Connection to SAA Foundation's Priorities: Clearly indicate how your proposal aligns with the SAA Foundation's priorities and SAA's strategic plan, and how it contributes to the advancement of the archival profession.
- Budget Details: Share estimated total project costs and the nature of any additional funding from other sources. Specify the funding amount requested from the SAA Foundation and how these funds will support project activities (e.g., training, stipends, rentals).
Who Can Apply?
Individuals, groups, and organizations are all eligible to apply for an SAA Foundation grant. We particularly encourage practicing archivists, SAA component groups, other organizations of archivists, and allied professionals to submit their inquiries.
Funding Levels
The SAA Foundation typically considers grant requests ranging from $500 to $5,000, although we're open to larger funding requests that could have a profound impact on the profession. Please note that the SAA Foundation does not cover indirect costs.
Ready to take your project to the next level? Learn more or apply today!
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