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<DIV>GRANT DEADLINE EXTENDED</DIV>
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<DIV>The deadline for applications for the 2009 Conservation Assessment Program has been extended until <STRONG>Dec. 15.</STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV>CAP provides small to mid-sized museums of all types, from art museums to historical museums to zoos, with a general conservation assessment of their collections, environmental conditions, and facilities. If a museum is facing challenging financial times, participating in CAP can help prioritize collections care tasks so resources can be allocated wisely; document needs to make a stronger case to funders; and provide advice on additional sources of support for conservation and preservation. </DIV>
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<DIV>The CAP application is available at <A href="http://www.heritagepreservation.org/cap">www.heritagepreservation.org/cap</A> . For more information, call 202-233-0800 or email <A href="mailto:cap@heritagepreservation.org">cap@heritagepreservation.org</A> </DIV>
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<DIV>CAP is administered by Heritage Preservation through a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services.Heritage Preservation 1012 14th St. NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005 phone 202-233-0800.<BR></DIV></BODY></HTML>