The California State Library, in partnership with Myriad Consulting & Training, has announced the availability of over $1 million in funding for cultural heritage emergency preparedness projects in California. Funded by the state of California, the Groundwork Grants opportunity is open for applications. As natural disasters continue to threaten California's cultural heritage, this program offers timely assistance for addressing fundamental needs.
Grant Highlights:
- Goals: To provide funds and resources to California institutions with collections, prioritizing those that document underrepresented and historically excluded communities.
- Scope: A California-wide initiative to strengthen emergency readiness for institutions with collections of all types.
- Awards: Maximum award amount of $15,000, with several options for emergency preparedness support.
How to Apply:
The application guidelines and submission portal are available at the link provided above. Applications are now welcome and being reviewed on a rolling basis until May 31, 2024 (or earlier, if available funds are exhausted). Applicants are strongly encouraged to receive a free Ready – or Not emergency preparedness consultation before applying.
For more information about the Groundwork Grants opportunity, please contact Grace Bautista, Program Officer, at grace@myriadconsultants.org. Finally, if your cultural organization is based in California, please take a moment to complete the California Cultural Collections Protection Survey to support California State Library's cultural heritage preservation efforts.
Joel Wurl
Project Leader, Groundwork Grants,
Myriad Consulting & Training