NEH Challenge Grant Submission: Building Capacity for Humanities Based Special Collections at HBCUs
Colleagues,
I’m excited to share that the HBCU Library Alliance has submitted a $365K five-year proposal to NEH for their new infrastructure and capacity-building challenge grant program. Thanks to project partner Lee Price, Director of Development, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) for writing the proposal. NEH will announce funding decisions in August, successful applicants will receive offer letters in September. Kudos to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for the contact to CCAHA. Thanks to the HBCU Board and community for responding to my many, many requests! Excerpts are listed below.
Introduction
Challenge Grant funding is requested for the “Building Capacity for Humanities Special Collections at Historically Black Colleges and Universities” five-year program designed to build capacity for the long-term preservation and conservation of collections at each of the 71 member libraries. “Building Capacity – HBCU” will offer a menu of preservation planning documents, collection surveys, treatment and rehousing services, and educational programs to the member libraries. Through this outreach, the HBCU Library Alliance will assist the libraries in building capacity for fundraising for special collection initiatives, documenting cultural heritage materials, increasing accessibility of special collection items, and promoting the humanities significance of their broad collections of rare materials and their irreplaceable cultural heritage artifacts.
The HBCU Library Alliance’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan builds upon the work of the past ten years,
with special emphasis on nurturing professional development and capacity building at the member
libraries, the continuing use of partnerships to encourage capacity building and strategic resource
development at the member libraries, and fostering the financial health of the HBCU Library Alliance
through development of a more diverse financial portfolio. While the HBCU Library Alliance is serving as the lead organization in the submission of this application, it is strongly supported by its existing partnerships with both the University of Delaware – Department of Art Conservation and the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, both of whom have submitted letters of institutional commitment.
Impact
Grant funds for “Building Capacity – HBCU” will strengthen and improve knowledge and
understanding of the humanities through capacity building strategies focused on the preservation and conservation of special collections at 71 HBCU member libraries.
The budget includes funds designated for fundraising costs needed for the HBCU Library Alliance to raise the required 1:1, $365,000 match. Sandra Phoenix, Executive Director of the HBCU Library Alliance, will dedicate time toward fundraising of the match, assisted by Adrienne Lance Lucas of Lance Lucas & Associates, a nonprofit consulting service. In addition to providing valuable fundraising expertise, Ms. Lucas will also use this as a training opportunity for Ms. Phoenix, sharing information on best practices for fundraising, thereby building fundraising capacity at the HBCU Library Alliance.
Letters of support are attached for your review.
I’m excited about this compelling proposal and its impact on the HBCU Library Alliance community.
Stay tuned!
Sandra
SANDRA M. PHOENIX
HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director
Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
111 James P. Brawley Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-978-2118 (office)
404-702-5854 (cell)
http://www.hbculibraries.org/
sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>
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Dear HBCU Library Alliance Members,
This is a great accomplishment for the Alliance to partner with the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts on the NEH Building Capacity for Humanities proposal. A lot of time went into outlining the best proposal to support our members.
Sandra Phoenix continues to show her leadership and passion for the overall sustainability of the Alliance.
The Alliance Board Member, Debbie Hess Norris continues to find opportunities for the Alliance such as, upcoming conversation internship program and connecting us with Lee Price.
Lee Price dedication in ensuring a successful proposal is much appreciated, as well as your responses to support letters and other supporting documentation.
We have a strong HBCU Library Alliance Board. Together we can continue the great work of the HBCU Library Alliance.
Sincerely,
Your Board Chair,
Monika Rhue (Nooma)
Director of Library Services and Curation
James B. Duke Memorial Library
www.library.jcsu.eduhttp://www.library.jcsu.edu
Johnson C. Smith University
704-371-6730
[1493318716235_library]
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Subject: NEH Challenge Grant Submission: Building Capacity for Humanities Based Special Collections at HBCUs
Colleagues,
I’m excited to share that the HBCU Library Alliance has submitted a $365K five-year proposal to NEH for their new infrastructure and capacity-building challenge grant program. Thanks to project partner Lee Price, Director of Development, Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) for writing the proposal. NEH will announce funding decisions in August, successful applicants will receive offer letters in September. Kudos to Board member Debbie Hess Norris for the contact to CCAHA. Thanks to the HBCU Board and community for responding to my many, many requests! Excerpts are listed below.
Introduction
Challenge Grant funding is requested for the “Building Capacity for Humanities Special Collections at Historically Black Colleges and Universities” five-year program designed to build capacity for the long-term preservation and conservation of collections at each of the 71 member libraries. “Building Capacity – HBCU” will offer a menu of preservation planning documents, collection surveys, treatment and rehousing services, and educational programs to the member libraries. Through this outreach, the HBCU Library Alliance will assist the libraries in building capacity for fundraising for special collection initiatives, documenting cultural heritage materials, increasing accessibility of special collection items, and promoting the humanities significance of their broad collections of rare materials and their irreplaceable cultural heritage artifacts.
The HBCU Library Alliance’s 2018-2023 Strategic Plan builds upon the work of the past ten years,
with special emphasis on nurturing professional development and capacity building at the member
libraries, the continuing use of partnerships to encourage capacity building and strategic resource
development at the member libraries, and fostering the financial health of the HBCU Library Alliance
through development of a more diverse financial portfolio. While the HBCU Library Alliance is serving as the lead organization in the submission of this application, it is strongly supported by its existing partnerships with both the University of Delaware – Department of Art Conservation and the Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts, both of whom have submitted letters of institutional commitment.
Impact
Grant funds for “Building Capacity – HBCU” will strengthen and improve knowledge and
understanding of the humanities through capacity building strategies focused on the preservation and conservation of special collections at 71 HBCU member libraries.
The budget includes funds designated for fundraising costs needed for the HBCU Library Alliance to raise the required 1:1, $365,000 match. Sandra Phoenix, Executive Director of the HBCU Library Alliance, will dedicate time toward fundraising of the match, assisted by Adrienne Lance Lucas of Lance Lucas & Associates, a nonprofit consulting service. In addition to providing valuable fundraising expertise, Ms. Lucas will also use this as a training opportunity for Ms. Phoenix, sharing information on best practices for fundraising, thereby building fundraising capacity at the HBCU Library Alliance.
Letters of support are attached for your review.
I’m excited about this compelling proposal and its impact on the HBCU Library Alliance community.
Stay tuned!
Sandra
SANDRA M. PHOENIX
HBCU Library Alliance Executive Director
Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
111 James P. Brawley Drive SW
Atlanta, GA 30314
404-978-2118 (office)
404-702-5854 (cell)
sphoenix@hbculibraries.org<mailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.orgmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org%3cmailto:sphoenix@hbculibraries.org>
Honor the ancestors, honor the children.
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