NAGPRA: Writing and Managing a Successful Grant

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Faculty

Jan I. Bernstein, president, Bernstein & Associates, Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act compliance consultants; works with Indian tribes and museums in strategic plan development, writes successful NAGPRA grants, and facilitates project implementation

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Sangita Chari, grants and outreach coordinator, National NAGPRA Program, National Park Service; manages all aspects of the NAGPRA grants program, including both consultation/documentation grants and repatriation grants

Seminar Overview

The National NAGPRA Grant Program offers grants to assist museums and Indian tribes with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The NAGPRA process may include consultation, documentation, and repatriation of human remains and cultural items. Learn how to assess the needs of a NAGPRA program, identify fundable projects, and write and manage a successful grant. Review case studies of grant applications and projects.

Evaluation Comments

“This seminar exceeded my expectations in many ways. The best thing was the procedures and process for applying for a NAGPRA grant.”

“Very helpful in learning how to get the most out of our current NAGPRA grant.”

“Good networking opportunity. Interesting discussion of NAGPRA successes and problems from tribes and museums.”

 “It certainly gave me a better understanding of how we can utilize the grant process better.”

Staff of museums, federal agencies, and Indian tribes

Related Seminars

Locations and Dates

• March 24-25, 2010
  Providence, RI
  in cooperation with
  the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program

• October 6-7, 2010
  Phoenix, AZ
  in cooperation with
  the National Park Service, National NAGPRA Program,
  the Public History Program,
  School of Historical, Philosophical, and Religious Studies,
  Arizona State University, and
  the State Historic Preservation Office,
  Arizona State Parks

Seminar Location, Hours, and Hotels

Confirmation of registration is sent out to registered participants one month prior to the seminar date. The confirmation includes the seminar location, hours, and a list of conveniently located hotels. Seminars generally are held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Registration is recommended at least 6 weeks prior to the seminar to secure a place and to avoid cancellations due to low enrollment.

Cost (see Register for more information)

$450 (6-week advance registration); $500 (regular registration)

National NAGPRA Program scholarships may be available through NPI for this seminar

Customized/On-Site Training

NPI also offers this seminar as customized, on-site training to meet specific organizational needs. Seminars can be tailored to create single- or multiple-day workshops at a location and time convenient to the sponsor. Contact NPI at 703.765.0100 or info@npi.org for further information.

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