Historic Preservation Research Grant Program

Posted by on May 12, 2006

[posted from RFP Bulletin]

James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation Invites Applications for Historic Preservation Research Grant Program
Deadline: September 15, 2006

The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation (<a href="http://www.fitchfoundation.org/">http://www.fitchfoundation.org/</a>) supports innovative original research projects or creative design that advances the practice of historic preservation in the United States. These grants are made possible in part through the generosity of the Samuel H. Kress Foundation (<a href="http://www.kressfoundation.org/">http://www.kressfoundation.org/</a>).

The foundation invites research grant applications from mid-career professionals who have an advanced or professional degree and at least ten years’ experience in historic preservation or related fields, including architecture, landscape architecture, architectural conservation, urban design, environmental planning, archaeology, architectural history, and the decorative arts Grants are awarded only to individuals.

The foundation will award a research grant of up to $25,000. Other, smaller grants of up to $10,000 each are made at the discretion of the trustees.

Visit the foundation’s Web site for complete program information and application instructions.

RFP Link: <a href="http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10002443/fitchfoundation">http://fconline.foundationcenter.org/pnd/10002443/fitchfoundation</a>

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