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Come Back to the Future in 2021

Monday, March 1st, 2021

The theme of the 35th Rhode Island Historic Preservation Conference is “Come Back to the Future” which will take place Wednesday, April 21 – Friday, April 23, 2021. The conference will be in a virtual format with Keynote from “Mr. Modernism” George Smart and landscape architect Kofi Boone, FASLA. Visit the conference web site to […]

Grants for Preservation and Historical Programs

Tuesday, January 21st, 2020

The Rhode Island Foundation is accepting applications for the Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund and the Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society Fund. If applicable, libraries and organizations may apply for funding from both funds. Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund The Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund supports the preservation of historical manuscripts, documents and municipal records dating from […]

Disaster Health Information Resources

Friday, January 17th, 2020

Disasters can happen anyplace, at any time. Whether it’s a large-scale event or one that impacts a small community, all disasters are local. People affected by a disaster want help from a trusted source, and libraries rank very highly as trusted sources. Sign up for this webinar to learn about relevant resources to share with […]

Free Resources to Promote Fire Prevention Month

Thursday, October 17th, 2019

October is Fire Prevention Month. Introduce and educate library patrons about fire safety using free resources in Spanish and English. In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works to […]

Preservation and Programming Grants Available

Wednesday, February 6th, 2019

The Rhode Island Foundation is accepting grant applications forthe preservation of original historical manuscripts and municipal records; andfor the preservation of records or the implementation of programs about Rhode Island legal history and/or constitutional history. Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund: Supports the preservation of original historical manuscripts and documents and municipal records of the smaller cities […]

Grants for Digitizing Special Collections and Archives

Friday, January 25th, 2019

DIGITIZING HIDDEN SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES: ENABLING NEW SCHOLARSHIP THROUGH INCREASING ACCESS TO UNIQUE MATERIALS A national grant competition administered by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) for digitizing rare and unique content in collecting institutions. The program is generously supported by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and is built upon the model […]

Library Challenge Grant and Media Project Grant

Monday, November 26th, 2018

The Rhode Island Foundation is now accepting applications for the Herman H. Rose Civic, Cultural and Media Access Fund (formerly the Archive, Document, Display and Dissemination Fund). There are two grant opportunities. Media Project Grants may be requested by any nonprofit or municipal agency and should provide greater access to information through archiving, documenting, displaying, […]

NEH Division of Preservation and Access Grants

Thursday, May 10th, 2018

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is currently accepting applications for Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants and Common Heritage grants. Please check the NEH website for additional grant opportunities. Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants Receipt Deadline August 1, 2018 The mission of the Challenge Grants program is […]

Digital Commonwealth’s Annual Conference

Thursday, March 8th, 2018

Digital Commonwealth Annual Conference, Creativity and Accessibility: Digital Trends in 2018, will be held at the Hogan Center at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester on Tuesday, April 10th, from 8:00 AM to 3:45 PM. Keynote Speakers: Joseph Nugent, Professor of the Practice, Department of English at Boston College. Joycestick, Engaging Ulysses in […]

Grants (2) Available for the Preservation of Historical Documents

Friday, February 9th, 2018

RI Supreme Court Historical Society Fund The Rhode Island Foundation is now accepting applications for the RI Supreme Court Historical Society Fund. The Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society Fund supports nonprofit organizations that wish to do the following: Preserve the history of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and the Rhode Island judicial system Preserve […]