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<p class="MsoPlainText">The Foundation of the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and Artistic Works (FAIC) is excited to announce that applications for the 2018
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.conservation-2Dus.org_cap&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gJe_ivWUA9_0CqOCY3TPH2hQTj9ukV9gFI9N9v0rf8I&s=nZzBtEQaB-MI6W2SEEHGPHE6rl_u_HldhCVKggAoihU&e=">Collections Assessment for Preservation (CAP) program</a> will open on
<b>November 1<sup>st</sup> 2017</b>, with a deadline of February 1, 2018. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The CAP program is open to small and medium-sized museums, zoos, aquariums, arboreta, and botanical gardens in the United States. Participating institutions receive funding for a general conservation assessment from qualified collections
and building assessors. The two assessors work collaboratively to provide institutions with prioritized recommendations for improved collections care.
<span style="background:white">CAP is often a first step for small institutions that wish to improve the condition of their collections or develop a long-range preservation plan, and can serve as a fundraising tool for future collections projects. </span>Additional
information on the CAP process, eligibility, and applications are available at <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.conservation-2Dus.org_cap&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gJe_ivWUA9_0CqOCY3TPH2hQTj9ukV9gFI9N9v0rf8I&s=nZzBtEQaB-MI6W2SEEHGPHE6rl_u_HldhCVKggAoihU&e=">
www.conservation-us.org/cap</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">In anticipation of the application cycle, FAIC will host an informational webinar on
<b>October 24, 2017, at 2 p.m. EST</b>. To register for the webinar, visit the <i>
<a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__events-2Dna6.adobeconnect.com_content_connect_c1_1377315405_en_events_event_shared_1389327373_event-5Fregistration.html-3Fsco-2Did-3D1437455130-26-5Fcharset-5F-3Dutf-2D8&d=DwMFAg&c=cjytLXgP8ixuoHflwc-poQ&r=LpYc_Z_iN1KRw0hheb3x6-8MJUMu482qfHowpGYJqwc&m=gJe_ivWUA9_0CqOCY3TPH2hQTj9ukV9gFI9N9v0rf8I&s=d0G4Wc-ktmq2lck0Bh4raenUvVN4K57ry36E9LtFMAY&e="><span style="font-style:normal">Is CAP a Good Fit for My Institution? registration page</span></a></i>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">CAP is administered by FAIC under a cooperative agreement with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#919191">____________________________________________________</span><b><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#767171"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#767171">Tiffani Emig | CAP Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#767171"><a href="mailto:temig@conservation-us.org"><span style="color:blue">temig@conservation-us.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Garamond",serif;color:#767171">t 202-750-3346 | f 202-452-9328<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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