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Research AwardsThe American Folklife Center's competitive awards provide modest financial awards for scholars interested in working with ethnographic collection materials at the Library of Congress and for those individuals conducting fieldwork on topics related to the aims and scope of folklife research. Descriptions of these programs and awards follow. The Gerald E. and Corinne L. Parsons Fund Award
The Parsons Fund Committee for the Gerald E. and Corinne L. Parsons Fund for Ethnography at the Library of Congress invites applications for grant funds for 2008. The committee is composed of the professional staff of the American Folklife Center. Awards may be made in amounts ranging from $400 to $1500.
Purpose of Award and Eligibility The purpose of the fund is to make the collections of primary ethnographic materials housed anywhere at the Library of Congress available to the needs and uses of those in the private sector. Awards may be made either to individuals or to organizations in support of specific projects. Scope of ProjectsProjects may lead to publication in media of all types, both commercial and non-commercial; underwrite new works of art, music, or fiction; involve academic research; contribute to the theoretical development of archival science; explore practical possibilities for processing ethnographic collections in the Archive of Folk Culture or elsewhere in the Library of Congress; develop new means of providing reference service; support student work; experiment with conservation techniques; and support ethnographic field research leading to new Library acquisitions. Application Deadlines and Procedures The application deadline for this year's Parsons Fund award will be announced in January (for March 2009). Please review application materials prior to submitting them to the Center to ensure that all the following elements are included. Incomplete applications will not be considered. In the past, successful applicants have consulted with AFC staff members prior to submitting their application. The application consists of:
Because of security measures at the Library, US Mail and Federal Express may be delayed for over one month and sensitive media such as photographs may be damaged or destroyed. Therefore, we strongly recommend that applications be submitted as Word- or WordPerfect-formatted documents or .pdf files, attached to an email with the subject line "[your last name] Parsons 08 application." Address the email to the Parsons Fund Committee at: folklife@loc.gov. You may also fax all materials to: (202) 707-2076. If you have any questions about procedures, please address your query to the Chair, Parsons Fund Committee at the email or fax listed above or call (202) 707-5510. 2007
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The Henry Reed Fund Award
The American Folklife Center, Library of Congress, invites applications for an award of up to $1,500 from the Henry Reed Fund for Folk Artists. Applications are due no later than April 25, 2008; awards will be announced by May 15. The Henry Reed Fund was established in 1990 in honor of old-time fiddler Henry Reed, with an initial gift from founding AFC director and fiddler Alan Jabbour. The purpose of the fund is to provide support for activities directly involving folk artists, especially when the activities reflect, draw upon, or strengthen the collections of the American Folklife Center. Projects and activities might include:
Application Deadline and Procedures: Applicants for Henry Reed Fund awards should submit a two-to-three-page description of their proposed project, with a budget and schedule of project activities. AFC staff members are happy to discuss proposals with applicants prior to submission (see contact information below). Applications should also include a résumé, artist bio, or statement of previous experience, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references who are qualified to speak about the applicant's work. Because of security measures at the Library, materials sent via the U.S. Postal Service or express-mail services may be significantly delayed, and sensitive media, such as CDs and photographs, may be damaged or destroyed. Therefore, we strongly recommend that applications only be submitted as Word- or WordPerfect-formatted documents or .pdf files, attached to an email with the subject line: "[your last name] Reed Fund application." Address the email to the Henry Reed Fund Committee at: folklife@loc.gov. You may also fax all materials to (202)707-2076. If you do wish to send supporting audio-visual materials, please pack them in a three-dimensional box (not a flat box) with a lightweight filler, and send it via a service that offers a tracking number, such as Federal Express, USPS Express Mail, or DHL. (Note: Supporting materials will NOT be returned to the applicants.) To mail these parcels, use the address below and mark "Fragile." Library of Congress AFC 20540-4610 If you have questions, contact Jennifer Cutting, Chair of the Henry Reed Fund Committee, at jcut@loc.gov or call (202) 707-5510. Applications are due no later than April 25, 2008. 2006
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The Blanton Owen Fund Award
The Blanton Owen Fund Award will not be granted during 2008. The award was established in 1999 in memory of folklorist Blanton Owen by his family and friends to support ethnographic field research and documentation in the United States, especially by young scholars and documentarians. Currently, this award is offered every other year. Awards are typically between $400 and $1000. The application and submission procedure is the same as for the Parsons Fund award, detailed above. For questions, contact the chair of the Blanton Owen Fund Committee at the American Folklife Center: (202) 707-5510; folklife@loc.gov; Fax (202) 707-2076. Past Recipients of the Blanton Owen Fund Award 2007
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