2026-27 Conservation/Preservation Discretionary Grants
Limited submissionForecasted
The 2026-27 Conservation/Preservation Discretionary Grants from the New York State Education Department fund projects to conserve and preserve significant research materials in New York libraries and archives.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Questions deadline) | March 2027 (Notice of Intent) | April 2027 (Full application & SFS prequalification cutoff)
Funding Amounts: ~$500,000 total; individual awards $2,500–$45,000; 1-year projects; no match required
Summary: Supports projects to preserve significant research materials in New York libraries, archives, and similar agencies.
Key Information: Forecasted dates—confirm on program page; nonprofit prequalification in SFS required by proposal deadline.
Description
This competitive program provides modest financial support to New York State libraries, archives, historical societies, and related nonprofits for projects that conserve or preserve significant research materials. Eligible activities include improving collection storage environments, microfilming, conservation treatments, and selected reformatting of audio materials. The program’s goal is to stimulate preservation activity throughout the state and promote the use of professional preservation standards.
