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Grants for Preservation and Historical Programs
By Donna DiMichele | January 21, 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 the 19th century and earlier from the smaller cities and towns in Rhode Island. All historical and preservation societies from the smaller cities and towns of Rhode Island are eligible to apply.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 6, 2020 by 5 p.m. (EST). Apply for the Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund by registering on the RI Foundation Online Application System.
Grants generally range from $250-$750 and support direct conservation efforts for paper-based documents, photographs, and other two-dimensional historical evidence (excluding artwork). This can include restoration, preservation, or to defray the costs associated with the acquisition of documents. Proposals that demonstrate concern about long-term storage issues or have planned document storage will be looked upon most favorably. Details about the Joseph O’Neill Ott Fund.
Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society Fund
The Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society Fund supports nonprofit organizations in the following areas:
- Offer public forums about Rhode Island legal and constitutional history
- Preserve the history of the Rhode Island Supreme Court and the Rhode Island judicial system
- Preserve published works of history about Rhode Island legal history
- Preserve artifacts and records of the court system
Organizations should provide matching resources in funds or through in-kind services. Funds may not be used for the purchase of equipment. Details about the RI Supreme Court Historical Society Fund.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 6, 2020, by 5 p.m. (EST). Apply for the Rhode Island Supreme Court Historical Society Fund by registering on the RI Foundation Online Application System.
For questions about both grant programs, contact Kelly Riley, Donor Services Administrator, kriley@rifoundation.org or 401-427-4028
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