The Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program provides small and mid-sized museums with partial funding toward a general conservation assessment. The assessment is a study of all of the institution's collections, buildings, and building systems, as well as its policies and procedures relating to collections care. Participants who complete the program receive an assessment report with prioritized recommendations to improve collections care. CAP is often a first step for small institutions that wish to improve the condition of their collections.
If you have questions about the program or would like to be added to our notification list for future application cycles, please email cap@culturalheritage.org.
CAP is administered by FAIC under a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Funding for each program year is subject to the availability of funds in the federal budget.
Current Participants
Current CAP participants can log in to the CAP Participant Portal using the button below.
Participant Portal
Assessors
CAP Assessors can find program materials and tools to assist in report writing on our
Assessor Resources page.
Are you a conservation or preservation professional interested in performing general conservation assessments for the CAP program? Learn how to
Become an Assessor.