<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Ohio Preservation Council (OPC) is pleased to announce its 2021
Mini Grant! </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Are you looking to join a professional organization such as the
American Institute for Conservation or the Society of American Archivists? Have
you been eyeing one of the many professional development webinars or
conferences to build your skillset being offered but it is not in your budget? </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Well then, apply for one of the OPC mini-grants and take your
profession to the next level.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;color:rgb(32,33,36)">OPC has updated the grant
procedures and awards to reflect the current emphasis on remote learning and
virtual conferences. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">In 2020 the Ohio Preservation Council began to
offer four awards of up to $250 each in support of continuing education and
professional organization memberships for <b>Ohio Students and Professionals</b>
with an interest in preserving our cultural heritage. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Applications will be accepted on a rolling
basis in March, May, September and November. Applications are due the first
Mondays in March, May, September and November with applicants notified after
the 3rd Thursday of the month. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The <b>Ohio
Preservation Council</b> serves as a coalition of preservationists,
conservators, librarians, archivists, curators, records managers, the
institutions they represent, and other concerned citizens who recognize the
serious threat to documentary heritage. The Council’s mission is to provide a
network for preservation education and to support preservation activities
within the state of Ohio. The Council believes in cooperative, state-wide
efforts across geographic and professional lines are needed to meet
preservation challenges.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Ohio Preservation Council recognizes the
value of professional meetings, conferences, and other educational
opportunities to advance the field of preservation and provide a forum to voice
the need for ongoing stewardship of our documentary heritage. When possible,
the OPC shall provide financial support to individuals to develop skills,
expand knowledge, and gain experience relevant to the mission and goals of the
Ohio Preservation Council.  </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Individuals
requesting financial support must meet the following criteria:</span></b></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Working in the state of Ohio OR pursuing an
advanced degree or certificate in the state of Ohio;</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Working directly in the field of
preservation (as described above) OR pursuing a degree or certificate within
the field;</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Request is for professional development that
clearly relates to preservation issues and/or preservation skills;</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">• Have not received financial support from the
OPC Grant within 3 calendar years.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">For
more information on how to apply visit:</span></b><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span><span lang="EN"><a href="http://ohiopreservationcouncil.org/Grants"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">http://ohiopreservationcouncil.org/Grants</span></a></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="border:none;margin:0in;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><img border="0" width="213" height="76" alt="246_OPC_Logo_V2_FINAL_lowres.jpg"></span><span lang="EN" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></p><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Jim DaMico</div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature">Ohio Preservation Council<br><br>LinkedIn: <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdamico" target="_blank">http://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesdamico</a><br><br></div></div>