NAGPRA: Writing and Managing a Successful Grant

NAGPRA: Writing and Managing a Successful Grant



Seattle, Washington

May 20-21, 2009



Purpose of the Seminar:

The National NAGPRA Program offers grants to assist museums, Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations and Alaska Native villages and corporations with the NAGPRA process. Review practical tools and case studies of successful grant applications and projects. Learn how to assess the needs of a NAGPRA program, identify fundable projects, and write and manage a successful grant.



The seminar instructors are Sangita Chari, Grants Coordinator, National NAGPRA Program, and Jan I. Bernstein, Director, Bernstein & Associates.



Who May Attend:

The seminar is open to participants from Native American tribes, Alaska Native villages and corporations, Native Hawaiian organizations, museums, and individuals interested in NAGPRA grants.



How to Register:

Download and complete the registration form available at www.npi.org.



Cost and Funding Sources:

The cost of registration for the seminar is $375 before April 8, $425 regular rate, $175 student.



· If you are a representative of a Native American tribe, Alaska Native village or corporation, or Native Hawaiian organization, the National NAGPRA Program has scholarships available for registration. The scholarship application form is available at www.npi.org.



· NEW GRANTS for accommodations, travel and per diem!!!

If you are affiliated with a tribe, Native Hawaiian organization, or Alaska Native village or corporation and you are committed to attending the entire seminar, the National Museum of the American Indian is offering a $1,000 grant per applicant for the first 15 people who qualify. The grant is payable upon completion of the seminar to offset the costs for accommodations, travel and per diem to attend the workshop. No application necessary. Please contact the National Preservation Institute at info@npi.org or 703.765.0100.



· Additional funding opportunities are available at www.npi.org.



For more information contact:

National Preservation Institute

P.O Box 1702

Alexandria, VA 22313-1702

703.765.0100

info@npi.org



This training is offered through a partnership of the National NAGPRA Program, the National Preservation Institute and the National Museum of the American Indian.