RESOURCES
When faced with a question about your museum, sometimes you need a little information, and sometimes you need a lot. The resources compiled here by IAM is just a snapshot of what's available online and in print. If you would prefer to speak with someone in person about your concerns, contact your regional representative within IAM (found here) or send us a message (found here). We will be sure to put you in touch with the resources you need.
If you have a favorite resource, let us know by email and we will add it here.
One of the perks of membership is our library of previous IAM Connects Programs. As a resource only available for members you'll need a password to access the videos. Contact IAM for a password.
Funding and Grant Resources
Museums Advocacy
Museum Advocacy
Click below for links to helpful documents created by IAM and links to other resources.
Idaho Museums Matter
Infographic of Idaho Museums impact on the state.
Federal Funding Formula in Idaho
Infographic of funding that creates value for Idaho, Organizations and Idahoans.
AAM Advocacy Day
Web Page
Many resources on how to advocate for museums in your community and nationally.
Museums for All
Web Page
Through Museums for All, those receiving food assistance (SNAP benefits) can gain free or reduced admission to more than 600 museums throughout the United States.
Training
Museum Learning Hub
Web Page
Check out free, self paced training resources for small museums. Expert tips, online trainings, and digital toolkits at your fingertips.
Connecting to Collections
Web Page
Resources, professional development opportunities, and support for caring for collections to all types of small to mid-sized cultural institutions.
Western Museum Association
Web Page
Exchange ideas and best practices, network with colleagues, and learn from each other by attending valuable sessions.
IAM Pennywise Article Archive
Interested in collections ideas on a budget? Check out past Pennywise articles written by pervious IAM Board member Michelle Wallace, Curator, High Desert Curation.
Affordable Shelving
7/20/2016
Mobil Art Storage
3/18/2016
Textile Storage
4/20/2017
Re-purposing Storage Shelving
9/11/2018
Idaho Heritage Trust
IHT offers grants for the preservation of sites and items of historical and cultural significance.
Institute for Museum & Library Services
In 2020, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) awarded $280.6 million through grantmaking, research and policy development, to advance, support, and empower America's museums, libraries, and related organizations.
Idaho Humanities Council
IHC offers grants to support projects involving Idaho citizens that focus on literature, history, philosophy, art history, archaeology, and other humanities disciplines.
Western History Association
The Autry Public History Prize is awarded annually to media exhibits, public programs, or written works that contribute to a broader public reflection and appreciation of the past.
Idaho Power Community Contributions
Funding to qualified local 501(c)(3) agencies that provide health services and human services support.
Idaho State Historical Society
The Idaho State Historical Society serves the history needs of the entire state. Click below for a complete list of grants.
National Endowment for the Humanities
Grant awards support the preservation of historic collections, humanities exhibitions and documentaries, scholarly research, and curriculum projects.
Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts
Offer a limited number of subsidized assessments for collecting institutions nationwide.