Sec. 34.04.04.05. Eligible Grant Activities

A. Eligible grant activities under the Program are those activities designed to improve and upgrade the quality of existing or new museum programs and activities, and operating support for museum-related activities.

B. The activities in §A of this regulation are limited to:

(1) Research related to collections, exhibits, or other educational activities;

(2) Care, conservation, documentation, and interpretation of collections;

(3) Planning, design, and construction of exhibits and displays;

(4) Design and implementation of educational programs and activities;

(5) Development of master plans for the museum, including activities required to achieve accreditation by the American Association of Museums or other pertinent entity that provides museum accreditation;

(6) Construction of minor structural modifications;

(7) Development of plans and specifications and provision of architectural, engineering, or other special services directly related to the construction or rehabilitation of museum facilities; or

(8) Operating support for any museum-related activity including activities described in §B(1)-(7) of this regulation.

C. Grants may not be used for the following:

(1) Construction other than minor structural modifications as set forth in §B(6), of this regulation; or

(2) Costs that have been incurred before the date of the Trust's notice of grant approval.