Registration deadline: January 22, 2010
Application deadline: N/A

The Council may contract with nonprofit organizations to administer targeted funding programs and technical assistance services in areas not directly funded by the Council's Programs.  These activities are carried out with funds granted through the Regrants category.  Funding in the Regrants category is available only at the invitation of the Council.  

Information on the Museum Program’s two regrant partnerships are available through the organizations administering them.  

Grants for Museum Advancement: Get Ready, Get Set, Go!  www.upstatehistory.org.

Conservation Treatment Grant Program.  www.greaterhudson.org.

Administrative costs for delivery of services can vary depending on the nature, depth and scope of the work, but rarely exceed 15% of project costs.

Application Instructions

The on-line application form includes the following questions, and a project budget. Required support materials are listed below. 

Application Narrative Questions

Artistic/Programmatic

1. Program Summary
What are the program goals and priorities of the regrant program? Who are the constituents? What aspects of this program distinguish it from, or complement, other grant programs in the museum field? 

2. Staffing
Who in the organization is responsible for the administration of this project? Describe their role, detailing their duties and noting whether this is a full or part-time position. If the coordinator has other responsibilities within the organization, describe them here. 

Managerial/Fiscal

3. Relationship to Mission
How does the regrant program relate to the organization's mission, goals and programming? 

4. Selection Process
What is the process you use for evaluating grants?  Please summarize, describing the application and review process, and any restrictions that exist.

5. Work Plan
What are the key tasks and time line for successful completion of the next grant cycle?  Bullets or outline format is welcome. 

Service to the Public

6. Scope of Activity
How many requests are usually received and what is the average request and grant amount? How diverse is the pool of applicants and awardees (in terms of geography, size and type of institution)? Please use average figures from the past two years in answering this question. 

7. Marketing & Outreach
What are the strategies for outreach and promoting this program? How is constituent development handled?

8. Evaluation
How is the regrant program evaluated and assessed for effectiveness? Has evaluation led to change in the program?

Support Materials

Support material must be postmarked, hand-delivered, emailed or made available online.  Please direct them to your appropriate program contact at: NYSCA, 175 Varick Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10014 or  kherron@nysca.org, fchiu@nysca.org, or cleahy@nysca.org by the application deadline. If you want support materials returned, provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.

1. Sample brochures, promotional material, and application forms.