Missouri State Genealogical Association
21st Century Fund Grant Program
2011
Project Guidelines
Background:
The Missouri State Genealogical Association (MoSGA) established the
21st Century Fund in 2005 to promote the preservation and publication
of Missouri genealogical data. Grants from the fund are awarded to
Missouri genealogical societies, historical societies, libraries and/or
archives to identify, compile, record, index and/or preserve non-public
(non-governmental) records.
Grants are awarded based on a requested amount up to $1,000 per project.
Project Guidelines:
- Project should
focus on non-public (non-governmental) works; however, public records
turned over to an institution or organization will be considered.
- Project should
be one not likely to be considered by commercial or public entities.
- Project should
benefit a broad range of researchers and could include publication in
print, microform or digital format.
- Completed
project must include a statement that funding was provided partially,
or in full, by a grant from the Missouri State Genealogical
Association’s 21st Century Fund.
- Project must be
completed within a one (1) year period with the option of an extension.
Expenditure Guidelines:
- Acceptable grant
expenditures:
- Copying: print,
microform or digital
- Publication
preparation expenses. Printing costs that would eventually be recouped,
if the end product is sold, will not be funded.
- Project
equipment and supplies
- Grants do not
fund personnel expenses including mileage.
- Grant monies
will be released upon approval of the project by the 21st Century Fund
Committee.
- Expenditures
must be documented and submitted to the 21st Century Fund Committee
following completion of project.
Promotion:
Grantees are encouraged to submit a written report describing their
project for publication in the MoSGA newsletter. Additionally, a
grantee might be asked to make a presentation on their project at the
MoSGA Annual Conference.
Application:
Application must
include:
1. Project description
2. Timeline
3. Itemized budget
Applications available on the MoSGA Web site: www.mosga.org
Questions answered via e-mail: grants@mosga.org
July 2010