the questers

THE QUESTERS
(For Quester Members Only)
International Preservation & Restoration Grants Program
2010 GENERAL GUIDELINES

1. The purpose of the International Grants program shall be to encourage preservation and restoration on the LOCAL LEVEL BY CHAPTERS. International grants shall be awarded for the preservation and restoration of existing historic buildings, museums or landmarks and appropriate antique objects or artifacts for those structures. All chapter projects must be completed within one year from the date of the award. Chapters shall make a 6-month progress report by November 1 and a FINAL progress report by May 1. Any unused Grant Award monies shall be returned to the International Treasurer.

2. The program shall be funded by donations and memorials from members, chapters, State and Provincial Organizations. Additional support may also be provided through the International Preservation and Restoration Fund if so designated by the International Council on the recommendation of the International President and the International Executive Board.

3. The number and total amount of grants shall be determined by the International Executive Board on the basis of the funds available as of February 1 of the second year of each administration (even numbered years). Grants are awarded in amounts from $500.00 to $6,000.00.

4. Judging criteria has been developed by the International Executive Board. International Grant Applications shall be judged on the merits of the individual projects proposed based upon the established judging criteria.

5. The Past International Presidents (PIPS) shall comprise the International Grants Judging Committee. The International Preservation and Restoration Chairman shall receive all applications. All eligible applications shall be copied and sent to the Past International Presidents, accompanied by ballots and a self-addressed stamped envelope from the Chairman. All correspondence between the Chairman and the Judging Committee members shall be held in strict confidence. Grants shall be recommended by a majority vote of the ballots received by the Chairman by the deadline date of March 15. The grants are subject to the final approval of the International Executive Board. Letters will be sent to all project chairmen whose applications do not conform to the judging criteria following the International Convention at which awards are announced.

6. Official Application forms and guidelines shall be mailed by the International Preservation and Restoration Chairman upon request from the chapter. Forms and guidelines are also available at www.questers1944.org under “Grants.” Information regarding the International Grants Fund will be published in the Summer and Fall issues of “The Quester Quarterly” of the odd numbered years.

7. All completed Application forms shall be directed to the International P & R Chairman.

8. International grants shall not be distributed according to geographical regions, nor be denied to a specific chapter or project for the reason of having received any previous Quester grant. Any previous chapter project awarded an International Grant must be completed before being eligible to apply for another International Grant Award. No chapter can apply for an International Grant to be given to a State/Provincial P & R Project.

9. Grants shall be announced and checks awarded at the Annual Luncheon to be held during the International Convention in the even numbered years.

10. COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS MUST BE POSTMARKED ON OR BEFORE THE DEADLINE DATE OF NOVEMBER 15 OF ODD NUMBERED YEARS.

Revised: 06/2008

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