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| − | ''Please tell us a little about the project or activity for which you are requesting funding. Please provide enough detail to allow us to evaluate how your request aligns with our charitable mission.'' We are going to hold an edit-a-thon on June |
+ | ''Please tell us a little about the project or activity for which you are requesting funding. Please provide enough detail to allow us to evaluate how your request aligns with our charitable mission.'' We are going to hold an edit-a-thon on June 21st from 10am-4pm focused on our scientific field notes jointly held by the Smithsonian Institution Archives and National Museum of Natural History. The field notes document the collection of specimen and record important historic, environmental data. We will hold an edit-a-thon related to our material and will include a behind-the-scenes tour, transcription lab, and editing session. |
;(5) What is the purpose for which the funding will be used? : Lunch during the event. |
;(5) What is the purpose for which the funding will be used? : Lunch during the event. |
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Revision as of 20:03, 8 May 2013
Status: Approved
Personal information
Please tell us a little about yourself. If you are uncomfortable with posting any of the requested information publicly, please contact the Grants Committee for assistance.
- (1) What is your name?
- Effie Kapsalis
- (2) What is your email address?
- kapsalise@si.edu
- (3) Do you currently reside in the United States? If not, please specify your country of residence.
- Yes
- (4) Are you requesting this grant on behalf of an organization or group? If so, please provide the name of the group.
- Smithsonian Institution Archives/National Museum of Natural History
Description of purpose
Please tell us a little about the project or activity for which you are requesting funding. Please provide enough detail to allow us to evaluate how your request aligns with our charitable mission. We are going to hold an edit-a-thon on June 21st from 10am-4pm focused on our scientific field notes jointly held by the Smithsonian Institution Archives and National Museum of Natural History. The field notes document the collection of specimen and record important historic, environmental data. We will hold an edit-a-thon related to our material and will include a behind-the-scenes tour, transcription lab, and editing session.
- (5) What is the purpose for which the funding will be used?
- Lunch during the event.
- (6) How does this purpose align with our mission?
- TO further collaborations with cultural heritage organizations in the DC area.
Grant financials
Please tell us a little about the funding you need. To expedite review of your application, please provide as much detail as possible.
- (7) How much funding do you need?
- $300
- (8) When will you need funding?
- June 21st, 10-5
- (9) What specific costs will the funding cover?
- Lunch for 20-30 participants.