The N.H. State Library announces the next round of "Mooseplate" Conservation grants for FY2005/2006. Complete guidelines and downloadable application forms will be available on the web in mid-January 2005 at www.nh.gov/nhsl/moose.html. Application deadline for this round is May 2, 2005.

Public libraries, all state and local municipal agencies, historical societies, and institutions within the University System of New Hampshire and the N.H. Community Technical Colleges are eligible to apply for up to $10,000 for conservation of paper documents and artifacts that are of cultural important to New Hampshire. Conservation projects can encompass a number of activities, including, but not limited to, preservation microfilming, consultant services for preservation assessments, processing of archives and manuscripts, creation of finding aids and custom conservation treatments. Digitization projects are ineligible.

For more information about the Mooseplate Conservation Program or to inquire about project or applicant eligibility, contact Janet Eklund at (603) 271-2393 or e-mail jeklund@library.state.nh.us.