1. (a) To be eligible for Special Project Support Grants, an institution shall meet the definition of a qualified museum—see § 17.2 (relating to who may apply for a Pennsylvania Museum Assistance Grant). Institutions that do not meet the minimum standards may apply for funds as part of a collaborative grant with a qualified institution or may apply for Technical Assistance Grants.

2. (b) In addition, an applicant for a Special Project Support Grant shall meet the following criteria:

   1. (1) Be located in this Commonwealth.
   2. (2) Have tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service or be operated by an entity of government.
   3. (3) Be open on a regular basis with a publically announced and adhered to schedule at least 100 days per annum.
   4. (4) Have been incorporated and exhibiting to the public for at least 2 years prior to the submission of the grant application.
   5. (5) Have at least one full-time paid or unpaid staff member or the equivalent, whose primary duty is the care, acquisition or exhibition to the public of objects owned or used by the museum.
   6. (6) Be registered with the Pennsylvania Commission on Charitable Organizations, if required.

Cross References

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