Dear friends, EMC Corporation has long been a generous contributor of money, equipment and expertise for major projects in historical preservation . . . working with the Kennedy Library, the Shoah Project, the Smithsonian Institution, and many other equally distinguished institutions here and abroad. I've been asked to help on a new project . . . designed to support small libraries, archives, and museums, here and abroad . . . who need help digitizing their collections (to both enhance safety and access) The smaller grants will range from $5,000 to $15,000. Application is easy. And I'm one of the judges! (For more on me, see http:// www.co.loudoun.va.us/business/sciencecabinet.htm#Morrow . . . or http://www.theknowledgetrust.org/wordpress/?page_id=66 . . . . or http://www.cwhonors.org/Search/app_4.asp For more on the Information Heritage Initiative (for those of you with larger projects in mind) . . . please see: http://www.emc.com/ about/destination/information_heritage/index.jsp For more on the local-resource-focused Information Heritage Trust program see: http://www.emc.com/about/destination/ information_heritage/heritage_trust/ For an application form for one of the $5K to $15K grants . . . click on the application-form notice in the upper right hand corner of the site noted above. Just in case . . . here's the text. The EMC Heritage Trust Project Application/Nomination Form for Grant Year 2007 About The EMC Heritage Trust Project The EMC Heritage Trust Project recognizes and supports projects in local communities around the world that preserve and protect information resources of special significance—and that improve access to them. Recognition will include cash grants to honorees ranging from $5,000 to $15,000. Any local organization or institution (public or private) or any individual may apply for, or be nominated for, recognition and support. *With the exception of fraternal organizations, political causes or candidates, or organizations that promote or practice discrimination. Examples of Projects The Heritage Trust Project supports those contributing to the digital curation and stewardship of: • Local library, museum, or historical society collections • Significant private collections of music, letters, or art • Archives and records of cultural or educational institutions and local businesses Key Deadlines • Deadline for Grant Year 2007 applications and nominations is November 30, 2007. • Evaluation by an independent panel of judges will be completed by January 30, 2008. • Honorees will be notified no later than February 14, 2008. Please supply the requested information below. [See submission directions at the bottom of the form.] What is the official name of the organization you wish to nominate? Whom should we contact at the nominated organization for more information? Name: Title: Mailing address: E-mail address: Telephone number(s): Web site address/url: Briefly describe the project (50 words or less): Please provide a more detailed description of the project (1,000 words or less): Describe how a grant of $5,000 to $15,000 would be used by the organization (1,000 words or less): Please provide your contact information (if different from above): Name: Your e-mail address: Your phone number(s): Submission Directions: E-mail your application to [log in to unmask] by attaching the Microsoft Word document. Note: This application is for the Information Heritage Trust Project only. For more information on EMC's Community Involvement, please visit http://www.emc.com/about/emc_philanthropy/index.jsp