Overview of the Costume Society of America (CSA) Angels Project, a grant and volunteer initiative providing conservation and curatorial support to small costume collections.
Small museum, historical society, historic house or site, or similar institution; Must have a collection of tangible costume objects; Limited budget ($350,000 or less); Limited staff (5 or fewer); Utilize volunteers for key staff functions; Non-profit organization under IRS Section 501
Requirements
Must be or become a CSA Library or Museum & Association Member, or have a staff member who is or becomes an Individual CSA Member; Must publicly acknowledge CSA in all lectures, publications, and publicity pertaining to the award
Application materials
Contact Information; Project Proposal (1000 words); Budget Numbers & Narrative; Copy of institution’s most recent IRS Form 990/990-EZ; Relevant documentation and supporting material
How to apply
Upload a complete application as one (1) PDF file under 100 MB using the online submission form
Important dates
November 1, 2026: Application deadline; November 15, 2026: Notification of qualified applicants
Contact
Charlene Gross (Angels Volunteer Coordinator); Leon Wiebers (Committee Chair); Margaret Ordoñez (Committee Chair); national.office@costumesocietyamerica.com
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