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 Alphabet of Resources
Are you finding yourself at the edge of the acronym abyss? Here is an alphabet full of familiar acronyms for granting agencies, technical and professional information providers, associations, websites and more to help museum and historical organization personnel and boards find their way through a growing body of very helpful resources. Grant-makers are identified by a [$] at the end of their entry. [ A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z ] AAHC American Association for History and Computing AAHC is dedicated to promoting the relationship between history and computer technology for teaching, researching and representing history. AAHPF African-American Heritage Preservation Foundation AAHPF is dedicated to the preservation of African American history and historical sites. The AAHPF also acts as a resource for community groups, preservationists, genealogical and historical societies, not-for-profit organizations and government organizations nationwide AAM American Association of Museums AAM works "to enhance the value of museums to their communities through leadership, advocacy, and service." AASLH American Association for State and Local History The AASLH works to support and serve the field of local and state history. ABC Arts and Business Council ABC works with the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to provide a grant funding initiative for Cultural Tourism. [$] ABF America the Beautiful Fund ABF is committed to the protection and preservation of America's nature and history. ACHP The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation ACHP promotes the preservation of the nation's historic resources and advises the President and Congress on historical preservation policy. ADA Americans with Disabilities Act AFTA Americans for the Arts AFTA is dedicated to the professional development, advocacy and promotion of community arts. The organization publishes a range of publications about arts policy, issues and management. AGS Association for Gravestone Studies AGS seeks to further the study and preservation of gravestones through publications, workshops, conferences and exhibits. AHLP Alliance for Historic Landscape Preservation AHLP provides a forum for the exchange of ideas regarding historic landscape preservation. Services include annual meetings, special projects and publications. AIA American Institute of Architects AIA supports the field of architecture through education, legislative and regulatory development, professional education, and research services. AIC-FAIC American Institute for Conservation of Historic & Artistic Works AIC aims to support conservation professionals in order to better preserve the nation's cultural heritage. AFA Alliance for the Arts AFA provides information regarding New York City and New York State's cultural resources. ALHFAM Association for Living History, Farm & Agricultural Museums ALHFAM serves living historical farms, agricultural museums and outdoor museums of history and folklife. ALI-ABA American Law Institute/American Bar Association ALI-ABA offers courses of study and conferences on legal issues of museum administration. AMI Archives and Museum Informatics AMI offers consulting services, publications, workshops and conferences. On-line conferences such as Museums and the Web and ICHIM offer platforms for information-sharing across a range of cultural heritage professions. Journals focus on issues regarding museums and the Web. APA American Planning Association APA is a nonprofit organization committed to urban, suburban, regional, and rural planning. APT New York State Archives Partnership Trust APT is a public/private partnership that supports the education, public programming, conservation, exhibition and publications of the New York State Archives. APTI The Association for Preservation Technology International APTI supports the use of technology in the conservation of historic structures and their environments through publications, conferences, training courses, awards, and student scholarships to those working in the field. ASLA American Society of Landscape Architects ASLA promotes the landscape architecture profession and advances the practice through advocacy, education, communication, and fellowship. ASTC Association of Science Technology Centers ASTC is an organization of science centers and museums dedicated to furthering the public understanding of science. The Art Deco Society of New York The Art Deco Society of New York is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and restoration of Art Deco architecture and interiors. BCA Business Committee of the Arts, Inc (merging with Americans for the Arts) BCA provides businesses with the services and resources necessary to develop and advance partnerships with the arts. CCAHA Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts CCAHA is a non-profit regional conservation lab that serves non-profit cultural, education and research institutions and private individuals in the Mid-Atlantic area. Consultation services include preservation and collections assessment, treatment of works of art and artifacts, framing, and exhibition planning. CAP Conservation Assessment Program Organizations apply for CAP grants, which help museums hire a conservation specialist to conduct an assessment of their facilities and collections. [$] CCI Canadian Conservation Institute CCI is an agency within the Department of Canadian Heritage. It provides preservation support to historical organizations and museums throughout Canada. The CCI website features a catalog of books and journals about conservation and museology. The CCI provides books and videos from its collections to Canadian and American libraries through inter-library loan (cci_library@pch.gc.ca). CLHO Connecticut League of History Organizations CHLO provides support to historical organizations throughout the state and serves as a network for the exchange of information and historical interests.
Connecticut Landmarks (Formally the Antiquarian & Landmarks Society of Connecticut ALSC) Connecticut Landmarks is a state-wide network of twelve historic properties that span three centuries of New England history. CoOL Conservation On-Line CoOL is a project of the Preservation Department of Stanford University Libraries. The website includes a full-text library of conservation information for the conservation of library, archives and museum materials. CSA Costume Society of America The CSA promotes the preservation and research of costume and encourages the scholarship and study of the field. CUBE Center for Understanding the Built Environment CUBE specializes in community-based education, which brings together educators, kids and community partners with the hope to effect change in the built environment. CWPT The Civil War Preservation Trust CWPT is dedicated to the preservation of Civil War battlefields throughout the nation. DHP Documentary Heritage Program DHP is a New York Statewide records program designed to locate, organize, and make available the state's historical records that are critical to ensuring the survival of New York's heritage. Eight regional offices provide DHP services. [$] The Hudson Valley DHP is administered by Greater Hudson Heritage Network (formerly Greater Hudson Heritage Network) located at 2199 Saw Mill River Road, Elmsford, NY 10523. 914-592-6726. DUNS Data Universal Numbering System All federal grant applications now require a DUNS number. To obtain a DUNS number visit the Dun & Bradstreet website. It will take about a month to obtain a DUNS number for your organization. EAIA Early American Industries Association The EAIA encourages and supports the study of early American industry. FCNY Fund for the City of New York FCNY's Computer Academy helps small to medium size New York City organizations improve their services and streamline their operations through technology. Services range from computer and internet training and courses to consulting services. The Foundation Center The Foundation Center aims to strengthen the nonprofit sector by advancing knowledge about U.S. philanthropy. The Foundation maintains a comprehensive database on U.S. grantmakers and grants. GHHN Greater Hudson Heritage Network GHHN is a regional service organization formed to advance and advocate the preservation and interpretation of the area's historical, ethnic and cultural heritages. GHHN promotes professional standards of excellence and fosters cooperation among member organizations and individuals through training, information and assistance. GHHN serves core Hudson Valley counties and the greater metropolitan New York area, and offers professional development training for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut historic houses. As a re-granting agency for the Museum Program of NYSCA, GHHN/GHHN administers the statewide Conservation Treatment Grant Program. [$] Governance Matters Governance Matters helps to raise the standards of governance of non-profit organizations. An online directory and forums serve the professional needs of boards and trustees. HENTF The Heritage Emergency National Task Force HENTF is co-sponsored by Heritage Preservation and the Federal Emergency Management Agency and was created to protect cultural heritage from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies. HHI Heritage Health Index The HHI is a project of Heritage Preservation, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services. HHI provides baseline information about U.S. collections in order to guide future preservation planning and programs, target urgent needs for increased funding and establish a more secure future for the nation's cultural heritage. HRVI Hudson River Valley Institute The HRVI at Marist College is the academic arm of the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area. HVCET Hudson Valley Center for Emerging Technologies HVCET is a collaboration among three academic institutions - Pace University, Marist College and SUNY New Paltz – that seeks to promote economic development. The center provides a research base in emerging technologies to support existing businesses that participate in e-business, and to attract new business to the region. HVT Hudson Valley Tourism HVT is an on-line travel guide to the Hudson River Valley. ICHIM International Cultural Heritage Informatics Meeting ICHIM is a conference organized by Archives and Museums Informatics/archimuse.com. See AMI listing for more information. The Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture
The Inventories of American Painting and Sculpture, a project of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, is a database of more than 400,000 artworks in public and private collections worldwide. It is searchable online via SIRIS (the Smithsonian Institution Research Information System). ICLS Institute for Cultural Landscape Studies The ICLS supports the emerging community of professionals and volunteers who manage and interpret landscapes with a significant history of human use in the northeastern United States IMLS Institute of Museum and Library Services IMLS works on a national level in conjunction with state and local organizations to "sustain heritage, culture, and knowledge; enhance learning and innovation; and support professional development" through a multitude of grant programs. [$] LHAT League of Historic American Theatres LHAT is a nonprofit organization that promotes "the rescue, rehabilitation and sustainable operation of historic theatres throughout North America." LGRMIF Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund LGRMIF (Chapter 78, Laws of 1989) is a fund dedicated to the improvement of records management and archival administration in New York's local governments. [$] LOC Library of Congress The LOC, the nation's oldest Federal institution, is the largest library in the world and serves as the research arm of Congress. LSTA Library Services and Technology Act LTA Land Trust Alliance The LTA provides a network for local communities throughout the country to help support and encourage the preservation and conservation of land. MAAF Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation The MAAF is a regional organization of state art agencies offering programs, grant information and technical assistance that encourages the exchange and sharing of resources among arts institutions. MAAM Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums MAAM offers museum professionals, organizations, institutions and museum service providers a forum to enhance museums and educate individuals on an array of field- specific study and programs. A regional organization, MAAM serves Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. MAC Museum Access Consortium MAC represents various museum departments from 50 cultural institutions throughout the NYC metro area, including service and educational organizations, design firms, consultants and representatives of the disability community. Its aim is to increase accessibility to cultural facilities. MANY Museum Association of New York MANY provides advocacy, support and assistance to museums throughout the state. MAP Museum Assessment Program (MAP I, II, III, IV) IMLS funds the AAM's self-study MAP program, which assists museums and other cultural institutions evaluate and improve their organization's operations. MARAC Mid-Atlantic Regional Archives Conference MARAC is regional consortium of archivists who work in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia, and in the District of Columbia. METRO Metropolitan New York Reference and Research Library Council METRO is the largest of New York State's nine reference and research library resource systems. MLN Museum Loan Network Partners The MLN facilitates loan of art and objects of cultural heritage among U.S. institutions as a way to enhance museum exhibitions and enable them to better serve their communities. The MLN grant programs help museums respond to the increasing public demand for installations that are relevant to a range of age groups and cultural heritages, and to provide better artistic, cultural and historical context for works on display. Funded and initiated by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts, the MLN is administered by Brown University. [$] MTA Museum Trustee Association MTA offers board education programs, services and resources for the special needs of museum trustees. Museumwise Museumwise is dedicated to strengthening the capacity of upstate museums to serve their communities. Museumwise is a re-granting agency for the Museum Program of NYSCA, administering the Get Ready, Get Set, Go! Grants for Museum Advancement. [$] NAI National Association for Interpretation The NAI is a volunteer organization whose membership includes educators, museum personnel, park rangers, tour guides, writers, exhibition designs and historians. Their Journal of Interpretation focuses on the discovery and communication of the meanings and relationships between people and their natural, historical and cultural world. NAPC National Alliance of Preservation Commissions NAPC is dedicated to building local preservation programs and serves as an advocate at federal, state and local levels of government to promote policies and programs that support preservation commission efforts. NARA National Archives and Records Administration NARA, founded in 1934 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, holds historical documentation and records of the United States. NCPH National Council on Public History The NCPH promotes the application of historical scholarship in government, business, historical societies, professional associations and public interest groups. NCSHPO National Conference of State Historic Preservation Officers NCSHPO is an association of the State government officials who carry out the national historic preservation program as delegates of the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966. NEA National Endowment for the Arts The NEA provides grants to organizations in the arts, heritage and preservation. [$] NEDCC Northeast Document Conservation Center NEDCC is a non-profit conservation center that specializes in the preservation of paper-based materials. Services include: conservation, imaging services, surveys and consultations, workshops, conferences, preservation resources and disaster assistance. NEH National Endowment for the Humanities The NEH offers Planning Grants for Museums, Libraries and Special Projects, which are intended to help refine the content and interpretive approach of projects in order to prepare them for implementation. Awards of up to $40,000 are made for a period averaging 12 months. For more information on grants go to www.neh.gov/grants/index.html. [$] NFF Nonprofit Finance Fund The NFF provides loans and financial advisory services to New York City arts organizations undertaking capital projects and building working capital. NHPRC National Historical Publications and Records Commission The NHPRC, a branch of the National Archives and Records Administration, works to preserve and publish documentary sources related to the history of the United States. NINCH National Initiative for a Networked Cultural Heritage NINCH works to assure leadership from the cultural community in the evolution of the digital environment. NPS National Park Service The NPS looks after national parks, natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation. NPS leads federal efforts to preserve the country's cultural heritage by providing historic preservation services through various cultural resource programs. NPS Technical Preservation Services and Heritage Preservation Services The NPS Technical Preservation Services helps homeowners, preservation professionals, organizations and government agencies preserve and protect the nation's heritage by providing readily available materials – guidance publications, videos and a website – on preserving, restoring and rehabilitating historic buildings. TPS develops workshops on key preservation issues and conducts training programs in partnership with universities, public agencies and professional organizations. NPS Heritage Preservation Services include the Historic Landscape Initiative, which supports the preservation of designed landscapes (parks, gardens, etc.) as well as vernacular landscapes, such as farms and industrial sites, by developing and disseminating guidelines for preservation. Other related NPS HPS programs include: the American Battlefield Protection Program, the Tribal Preservation Program, National Historic Landmarks Assistance Initiative, Cultural Resource Mapping Service, and the Cultural Resource Training Initiative. The NPS oversees the National Register of Historic Places, the National Historic Landmarks Survey, Teaching with Historic Places Program, and offers river, trail and conservation assistance. NTHP National Trust for Historic Preservation The NTHP helps to protect and preserve historic sites and landmarks throughout the United States. NTIA National Telecommunications and Information Administration The NTIA is the President's principal adviser on telecommunications and information policy issues. The NTIA supports non-profit organizations through grant programs. Refer to the NTIA website for further information regarding specific grant programs. [$] NYCMER New York City Museum Educators Roundtable NYCMER holds regular meetings on topics regarding museum education, sponsors an annual conference and provides program and job postings to members. NYCH New York Council for the Humanities NYCH supports humanities scholarship and public programming in institutions such as museums, historical societies and libraries, by strengthening traditions of cultural literacy, critical inquiry and civic participation. The Council awards Major Grants (up to $20,000) and Mini Grants (up to $2,500) to non-profit organizations in New York State for projects rooted in the humanities. Speakers in the Humanities and Speakers in the Schools programs offer institutions free scholar-based cultural resources for public audiences. Humlist is a free, subscription-only discussion forum for makers of public programs at cultural and educational organizations across the state. [$] NYFA New York Foundation for the Arts NYFA provides services and support to the New York State arts community. Funding programs include fellowships for New York artists. [$] NYSCA New York State Council on the Arts NYSCA offers grants and technical assistance through a variety of program disciplines, such as the Museum Program. [$] NYSHPO New York State Historic Preservation Office NYSHPO assists communities in identifying, evaluating, and preserving historic, archeological and cultural resources. Consult the website for preservation assistance and on-line resources. Preservation Action Preservation Action aims to promote the preservation of historic America. PLNYS Preservation League of New York State PLNYS helps to preserve and protect New York's historic buildings, districts and landscapes. Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Rails-to-Trails is a nonprofit that works with communities to help preserve unused rail corridors by converting them into trails, in order to enhance the health of the environment, economy, neighborhoods and population. SAA Society of American Archivists The SAA serves the educational and informational needs of more than 5,000 individual and institutional members and provides leadership "to ensure the identification, preservation, and use of records of historical value." SAH The Society of Architectural Historians SAH promotes the study and preservation of architecture. SAH offers fellowships for graduate study, including the Sally Kress Tompkins Fellowship for architectural history work on a twelve-week Historic American Building Survey. SAT Save America's Treasures SAT protects historic structures and collections of America's past that are considered under threat. [$] SCEMS The Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies SHRAB New York State Historic Records Advisory Board SHRAB provides advice on how to develop programs for the identification, preservation, and use of New York's historical materials. SHOT Society for the History of Technology SHOT supports the study of technology and its relationship to society and culture. SIAP Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program SIAP allows for sharing of Smithsonian artifacts, programs and expertise, and provides a network and forum for affiliates to showcase themselves national. Consult the Affiliations Program website for information regarding thematic alliances, the Affiliation Intern Partnership, fellowship award programs and the National Conference. SENYLRC Southeastern New York Library Resources Council SENYLRC is the regional "3R Cooperative" throughout the Hudson Valley, north of Westchester, including Rockland, Ulster, Orange, Greene, Sullivan, Columbia, Dutchess and Putnam Counties. SOS Save Outdoor Sculpture SOS recognizes and supports projects that preserve and enhance learning about outdoor sculpture. The Standby Program The Standby Program is dedicated to the creation and preservation of media art and provides arts and art organizations access to film, video, audio and digital production services. Services include video and audio preservation, restoration and technical consultation, among others. STPP Surface Transportation Policy Partnership STPP works to "ensure safer communities and smarter transportation choices that enhance the economy, improve public health, promote social equity, and protect the environment." Support Center for Non-Profit Management The Support Center helps non-profits through management training, consultation and general training services. TEA The Exhibition Alliance The TEA provides services to museums that enable them to better serve their public. Services include exhibit interpretation, design, and production, traveling exhibits, temporary exhibition insurance, and climate-controlled fine art storage. Teaching With Documents Teaching With Documents is an on-line resource for educators. It aims to help today's educators meet curriculum needs through the examination of primary resources. Museum educators and archivists play a vital role in helping to identify and prepare lessons using unique documents and photographs. TechSoup TechSoup offers nonprofits free online information, resources and support. Through the TechSoup Stock program, nonprofits can access donated and discounted technology products. TEA-21 Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century ISTEA funds provide facilities for historic preservation, pedestrians, signage and development for visitor centers. [$] THEN The Heritage Education Network THEN is a project of MTSU and is partially funded by the National Park Service. It provides educators with cultural and historical resources for teaching of grade K through 12. U.S Department of Education WAVA Westchester Association of Volunteer Administrators WAVA is a membership group of administrators who manage volunteer programs for service organizations, health facilities, community groups, schools and cultural institutions in Putnam and Westchester counties. WAVA goals are to promote volunteerism, foster professional growth, provide opportunities to benefit from the knowledge of colleagues and their organizations, facilitate networking, and serve as a support network for those new to volunteer administration. WNYAHA Western New York Association of Historical Agencies WNYAHA is a regional service agency devoted to preserving western New York's historical and cultural resources. [ TOP ] |
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