Information That Will Need To Be Provided

Provide a brief history of the museum or historical society, include information as to the date of establishment, the organization’s mission statement, the era(s) of Arkansas history that is the focal point of the museum or historical society, and a brief overview of the contents of exhibits, collections, interpretation, and programming.

1. Description of proposed project. (Provide specifics as to what is to be accomplished during the grant period.)

2.Planning (Tell us how the project was planned. Be specific about how humanities scholars/museum experts were involved in the planning.)

3.List the humanities scholar(s)/museum expert(s) and their field, and briefly explain what they will do. (These individuals have expertise through formal education and through research, writing, and teaching in the humanities, knowledge of archival practices, museum collections management, museum operations. A humanities scholar is recognized by fellow scholars as authorities in the humanities and/or museum fields.)

4.Identify the audience to be served by this project and explain how they will benefit. (Include an estimate of the number of people to be served if applicable.)

5.Describe the plan for publicity and/or distribution (If applicable)

6.Describe the evaluation plan for assessing how well the project achieved its objectives. (Include a measurable form of assessment to determine the outcome of the success of the project.) Note: These are not goals, but measurable objectives.

7.List the name and affiliation of each member of the evaluation committee. (It is advisable to have a diverse number of individuals to evaluate the project. Evaluation committee members may include the project director, humanities scholar, museum patrons, audience members, etc.)

8.Budget There are no cost-share requirements. Provide an itemized list of expenditures which includes each item, a unit cost, quantity, and a total amount. Shipping and handling and sales tax may be included in the itemized list of expenditures. Please list any external funds that make up cost-share for the project. List all individuals to receive honoraria by name, amount to be received and a total amount. All those to receive travel reimbursement should be listed individually, provide the “from and to” locations, a unit cost per mile, and a total amount. Itemize all supplies and materials, printing and duplicating, postage and telephone. Include the item, a unit cost, quantity, and a total amount. Include equipment that may be purchased or rented and the cost involved. Include a justification for the rental or the purchase of equipment, and provide a statement as to how the equipment will be used following the completion of the project. Itemize all advertising including the advertising venue, cost, and number of runs. Provide a total amount for each budgetary item and a cumulative total.

9.Provide organization’s mission statement, bylaws and evidence of tax exempt status. (e.g. copy of IRS tax exemption determination letter)

10.Download and Attach signed Certification of Use of Funds and Supplemental Grant Information (see downloads below).

• Small Museum Grants Program Certificate of Funds
• Small Museum Grants Program Supplemental Information
• Small Museum Grant Line Item Budget Template