Foundation of American Institute for Conservation Lecture Grants
American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works
Award: $500 – $500
Deadline: October 2.
To provide funds for the presentation of public lectures to help advance public awareness of conservation. Qualifications: Applicants must be lectures advancing public awareness of historic preservation or other preservation topics may be considered but preference will be given to lectures that incorporate awareness of conservation programs and projects. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on ability of the project to advance public awareness of conservation of historic and artistic works; number of people reached, other projected outcomes; Speaker's ability to communicate the proposed topic; Feasibility of project (reasonableness of budget, organization's ability to publicize, etc.); Projects advancing public awareness of preservation may be considered. How to apply: Applicants must complete the online form, which will guide them through the three sections of the application: description, coordinator and speaker information (names and contact information, speaker resume/CV, letters of commitment from speaker and lecture site); budget information (project costs and FAIC funding request). Focus: Latin American studies.