Applications for DHPSNY Planning & Assessment Services are open, with the next submission deadline on Friday, July 11, 2025. Offered free of cost to collecting organizations in New York State, these services connect accepted sites with our specialists to evaluate preservation practices, provide customized recommendations, and develop actionable plans tailored to each organization’s specific needs. Final reports can be utilized to obtain funding, increase the accessibility and use of your collections, and more.
We are accepting applications for the following services to be considered for the summer 2025 review period:
➽ Preservation Surveys: A general evaluation of your institution's preservation needs, pinpointing areas of concern and recommendations for improvement in Preservation, Administration, Building Conditions, Environmental Conditions, Security and Emergency Preparedness, and Collections Care and Storage.
➽ Condition Surveys: A tool for institutions that have previously undergone a Preservation Survey (through DHPSNY or another program) and are now interested in evaluating the conditions of collection materials on a more granular level.
➽ Archival Needs Assessments: An excellent way to examine your archival program holistically through an external lens. DHPSNY Archival Needs Assessments cover Administration, Collections Management, and Collections Care.
➽ Strategic Planning Assistance: This service helps organizations think proactively about their future and shape a three-year plan to serve as a road map for future decision-making under a trained facilitator.
Visit our Planning & Assessment page to learn more about each of our services and determine which is right for your organization's needs. Our website features helpful tools for navigating the application process, including frequently asked questions and sample applications.
Application materials for DHPSNY's Planning & Assessment Services are accepted year-round and reviewed three times a year. DHPSNY Foundational Planning Assistance is accepted on a rolling basis.