Reminder: Planning & Assessment Applications Due March 1

There are just a few days left to apply for the current round of DHPSNY's free Planning & Assessment Services! Applications must be postmarked or received via email by Wednesday, March 1, 2017. DHPSNY awards services to a limited number of institutions in three areas: Archival Needs Assesments, Preservation & Conservation Surveys, and Strategic Planning assistance. Visit our Planning & Assessment page to learn more about each and determine which is right for your organization.

Archival Needs Assessments provide assistance in archival program development tailored to specific organizational needs.
Click here to learn more and download the application.

Preservation & Conservation Surveys assess an institution's preservation needs, focusing on preventive care and mitigating deterioration and damage.
Click here to learn more and download the application.

Our Strategic Planning curriculum was developed in partnership with the New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) and is designed to assist small- to medium-sized institutions.
Click here to learn more and download the application.

DHPSNY staff is available to answer questions about eligibility and assist you in completing your application. Please contact Program Coordinator Anastasia Matijkiw for assistance or additional information at (215) 545-0613 or amatijkiw@dhpsny.org. Applications are open on a biannual basis, and the next application round will be in fall 2017.

Photo: A row of books photographed during a recent site visit to the Marion H. Skidmore Library in Lily Dale, NY