FAIC offers several grants and scholarships to promote access to professional development, outreach to the public, and support research and publications. Explore the variety of funding opportunities to find support for your project.
Watch our past Scholarships & Grants Info Session webinar to hear some tips for applying.
Individual Professional Development Scholarships
Supports AIC members with costs associated with attending professional development events or research projects. Applications due February 15 and September 15.
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George Stout Scholarships
Supports student and post-graduate members of AIC with costs associated with attending the AIC Annual Meeting. Applications due December 15.
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Tru Vue Conservation & Exhibition Grants
Supports projects in glazing applications for preservation and exhibition of museum and library collections. Applications due February 15 and September 15.
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Kress Conservation Fellowships
FAIC/Samuel H. Kress Conservation Fellowships fund the creation of post-graduate fellowship opportunities to develop skills of emerging conservation professionals.
FAIC/Samuel H. Kress Conservation Publication Fellowships fund the creation of manuscripts that improve the quality and quantity of publications in the field of conservation.
Applications due January 22.
Outreach Grants
Supports outreach projects that may include helping small institutions with conservation needs or raising public awareness of conservation through lectures or other events. Applications due February 15 and September 15.
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Holly Maxson Conservation Grants
Support individuals and organizations conducting activities that reach a wider public and help institutions conserve their collections. Applications due February 15 (every other year).
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Emergency Preparedness and Response Grants
Alliance for Response Microgrants help Alliance for Response (AFR) Member Networks remain ready to serve their communities. The Emergency Collections Assessment for Preservation program helps museums whose collections have been impacted by a disaster receive collections care recommendations from conservation and building professionals on an expedited basis.