Caucus Archival Projects Evaluation Service (CAPES)

Free archival evaluation services offered through the New Jersey Historical Commission. The Artifact Assessment Program (AAP) is a service provided by the New Jersey Association of Museums with grant funding from the New Jersey Historical Commission. It offers three types of services: Initial Collection Survey (in-person site visit including environmental assessment, artifact condition evaluation, storage arrangement review, and documentation system evaluation), Follow-up Visits (evaluation of new collections, disaster preparedness aid, or building relocation assessment), and AAP Virtual Visits (remote consultations on specific topics like artifact display/storage or document review). Priority is given to small to mid-sized institutions lacking full-time staff or qualified collection specialists. The service is provided at no cost to eligible organizations. Reports are maintained by the New Jersey State Archives.

Program Details

New Jersey Historical Commission is a funding organization that offers the Caucus Archival Projects Evaluation Service (CAPES) grant program to support arts and cultural programs and environment energy. This funding opportunity is available statewide and is administered by New Jersey Historical Commission through New Jersey Historical Commission. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and environment energy should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with New Jersey Historical Commission or on New Jersey Historical Commission before investing time in an application.

Funding and Timeline

This is a rolling or open-cycle opportunity with no fixed application deadline. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds.

Program Focus

This grant supports arts and cultural programs and environment energy. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 236, 238, 712110. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes.

How to Apply

Eligible organizations can apply through New Jersey Historical Commission. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for.

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Eligibility

• Programs related to building
• Programs related to museum

Categories

Arts Culture · Environment Energy