Funding Sources
As with any cultural heritage project, funding is a necessity. A large portion of projects such as this are usually funded by grants. The first step would be writing grant proposals.
Sources on writing grants:
Library and museum professionals consult a variety of sources when writing grant applications. There are professional books that can be consulted as well as classes and webinars that provide guidance. There are also books that list the best organizations to apply to for funding, which could easily be found at the local library.
-Amazon search for books on grants for non-profits: www.amazon.com/s? k=grant+writing+nonprofit&crid=W6MYHPMEBQ0B&sprefix=grant+writing+non%2Caps%2C169&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_17
Organizations to apply for grants:
Institute for Museum and Library Services- a government agency set up to help support funding for libraries and museums across the country. Below are links to their mission statement and information about grants.
www.imls.gov/about/mission
https://www.imls.gov/grants/grant-programs
Challenges and solutions
Lack of Primary Sources: Many of the primary sources, aka, players, for this project are aging and/or passing away. Some of them have conducted interviews or written memoirs, but it may be difficult to get any "new" information. The next best solution to this would be family members of former players, who may be able to recount stories told or donate any memoriablia that may have been passed down to them.
Funding: it may be difficult to secure funding for the project, but the above sources on finding and writing grants may help.
Staffing: It may also be challenging finding qualified professionals to staff the archives. There are professional organizations and job listings that aid in advertising positions, such as local library consortia, Society of American Archivists, Museum Jobs, etc.
Sources on writing grants:
Library and museum professionals consult a variety of sources when writing grant applications. There are professional books that can be consulted as well as classes and webinars that provide guidance. There are also books that list the best organizations to apply to for funding, which could easily be found at the local library.
-Amazon search for books on grants for non-profits: www.amazon.com/s? k=grant+writing+nonprofit&crid=W6MYHPMEBQ0B&sprefix=grant+writing+non%2Caps%2C169&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_17
Organizations to apply for grants:
Institute for Museum and Library Services- a government agency set up to help support funding for libraries and museums across the country. Below are links to their mission statement and information about grants.
www.imls.gov/about/mission
https://www.imls.gov/grants/grant-programs
Challenges and solutions
Lack of Primary Sources: Many of the primary sources, aka, players, for this project are aging and/or passing away. Some of them have conducted interviews or written memoirs, but it may be difficult to get any "new" information. The next best solution to this would be family members of former players, who may be able to recount stories told or donate any memoriablia that may have been passed down to them.
Funding: it may be difficult to secure funding for the project, but the above sources on finding and writing grants may help.
Staffing: It may also be challenging finding qualified professionals to staff the archives. There are professional organizations and job listings that aid in advertising positions, such as local library consortia, Society of American Archivists, Museum Jobs, etc.