Connecticut Humanities champions the enduring value of public humanities in our lives and civil society. It aims to inspire storytelling, lifelong learning, informed public dialogue, and civic engagement through grant funding and capacity building, ensuring that the public humanities strengthen communities and enhance the quality of life for all Connecticut's residents.
The Collections Assessment Grant Program provides small and mid-sized museums with a complimentary assessment of their museum or archive collections. Aimed at improving the care, management, and accessibility of collections, the grant offers a half-day site visit by a professional museum curator or archivist. During the visit, the expert examines collections on exhibit, in storage, and evaluates the institution's policies and procedures related to collection care and management. Following the assessment, the institution receives a written report with a prioritized list of recommendations for enhancing collections care. These recommendations serve several purposes: they help institutions prioritize their limited resources, raise awareness among board members about the importance of collections care, support the development of long-range preservation plans, and can be leveraged to fundraise for specific collection projects.
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