---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Hortz Stanton, Laura &lt;Lhortzstanton(a)ccaha.org&gt; Date: Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 10:43 AM The application deadline for CCAHA's Preservation Needs Assessment and Risk Assessment Programs is approaching.  All applications must be received by April 30, 2012 The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) is seeking applicants for its Preservation Needs Assessment and Risk Assessment programs.  Through funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), CCAHA is able to offer a limited number of subsidized assessments for $350. Detailed information on the Preservation Needs Assessment Program can be found at: http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2012/04/20/ccaha-s-prese rvation-needs-assessment-program Information on the Risk Assessment Program can be found at: http://www.ccaha.org/fundraising/grant-calendar/2012/04/20/ccaha-s-risk- assessment-program If you have questions or want to discuss the suitability of this program for your institution, please contact CCAHA's Preservation Services Office, call 215.545.0613, go to www.ccaha.org <http://www.ccaha.org/> , or email pso(a)ccaha.org About the Needs Assessment Program Completing a Preservation Needs Assessment is a key first step in developing a preservation plan for institutions and is essential when seeking funding for preservation and conservation initiatives. The preservation needs assessment process encompasses a general evaluation of the institution's preservation needs for their collections and includes: environment (temperature, relative humidity, pollution and light), housekeeping, pest control, fire protection, security, and disaster preparedness; collection storage, handling, exhibition, and treatment; and preservation planning. The site visit consists of a review of the site, an examination of the collections, and interviews with relevant staff. The written report provides observations, recommendations, and resources to serve as a guide in the development of a comprehensive preservation plan for the collections.  In addition to pinpointing areas of concern, the preservation needs assessment is also a valuable fundraising tool. Eligibility: Institutions with paper-based humanities collections that are available to the public on a regularly scheduled basis and that have national or regional significance are encouraged to apply.  Additional eligibility requirements are on CCAHA's web site at: http://www.ccaha.org/uploads/media_items/preservation-needs-assessment-c all-for-applicants-2012.original.pdf About the Risk Assessment Program A risk assessment is a necessary first step for developing an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan.  Institutions selected to participate in the program will work with a CCAHA staff member to complete a one day on-site consultation during which collections management policies and procedures, facilities and building location, environmental conditions, security and fire protection, pest and mold control, and weather and geographic risks are analyzed.  The written risk assessment report will provide observations, recommendations, and resources to help the institution mitigate risks and will also serve as a guide in the development of an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan for the collection and the institution. In addition, CCAHA staff will review any subsequent disaster planning documents and make suggestions for the successful implementation of the emergency plan. Eligibility: Small to mid-sized institutions with humanities-based collections of regional or national significance in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, NY, DC, VA, and WV) are eligible and encouraged to apply.  Additional eligibility requirements are on CCAHA's web site at: http://www.ccaha.org/uploads/media_items/risk-assessment-call-for-applic ants-2012.original.pdf All applications must be received by Monday, April 30, 2012. Established in 1977, CCAHA is one of the largest nonprofit conservation facilities in the country. CCAHA serves other non-profit cultural, educational, and research institutions and specializes in the treatment of art and historic artifacts on paper and provides preservation education, training, and consultation. LAURA HORTZ STANTON Director of Preservation Services 264 S. 23RD STREET PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103 t 215.545.0613 f 215.735.9313 e LHORTZSTANTON(a)CCAHA.ORG Find us on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/CCAHA>  | Sign up for News & Events <https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dFdIQXFqNWJsTXNI X2xxQmc4S0Y1dFE6MQ#gid=0>  | Join & Support <http://www.ccaha.org/join-support>