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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Call for Applications: Ohio Preservation Council Professional Development Grant<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">The Ohio Preservation Council offers
<b>awards of up to</b> <b>$1,000 </b>in support of continuing education for Ohio Students and Professionals with an interest in preserving our cultural heritage. Deadline for applications is
<b>March 4<sup>th</sup>  2019.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">The <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Ohio Preservation Council</span></strong> 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 that cooperative, state-wide efforts across geographic and professional lines are needed to meet preservation challenges.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",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.  Applications
 are due the first Monday in March.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Individuals requesting financial support must meet the following criteria:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><br>
• Working in the state of Ohio OR pursuing an advanced degree or certificate in the state of Ohio;<br>
• Working directly in the field of preservation (as described above) OR pursuing a degree or certificate within the field;<br>
• Request is for professional development that clearly relates to preservation issues and/or preservation skills;<br>
• Have not received financial support from the OPC Grant within 3 calendar years.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">For more information on how to apply visit:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
<a href="http://opc.ohionet.org/opcjoomla/resources/opc-grant">http://opc.ohionet.org/opcjoomla/resources/opc-grant</a>
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<p><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Download</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
<b>the PDF application here:</b> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktYHyp0i62731Y6IDqJQxiVdNR6XiYno/view">
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ktYHyp0i62731Y6IDqJQxiVdNR6XiYno/view</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Check us out on Facebook:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">
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