Section 17.42. Eligibility requirements for Technical Assistance Grants

To be eligible for Technical Assistance Grants, an institution shall meet the American Association of Museums’ definition of a museum as defined in § 17.2 (relating to who may apply for a Pennsylvania Museum Assistance Grant). The requirement that the institution have a professional staff or be open to the public on a regular basis is not mandatory. At a minimum, the museum shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Be located in this Commonwealth.

(2) Have tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service or be operated by an entity of government.

(3) Have been incorporated and accessible to the public for at least 2 years prior to the submission of the grant application.

(4) Be registered with the Pennsylvania Commission on Charitable Organizations if required.

(5) Have as a primary purpose the display or use of collections and exhibits.

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Cross References

This section cited in 46 Pa. Code § 17.4 (relating to multipurpose organizations and museums within multipurpose organizations).