FANA maintains a number of projects and committees that serve to facilitate organizational goals.
Grants: Organizations, entities or individuals with appropriate projects related to education, research, publication, field of study, exhibition or conservation related to fans are encouraged to apply for grant consideration. FANA will accept and review grant requests on an annual basis. A grant application may be printed by clicking on the link below.
Grant applications must be submitted by February 1 to the FANA Grants Coordinator. Applications are reviewed by the Grant Committee and recommendations for grants are approved by the Board of Directors.
** Download Grant Application **
Publications and Communication: The FANA Forum is our newsletter contact with paid members. Articles, updates, notices, reports, and fan-related information are provided to maintain our connections on a regular basis. You may share stories, reports, anecdotes, events, exhibit notices and items of interest with the Forum Editor. Member and guest input is welcome and encouraged. The FANA Journal is a publication for material related to fans that may reflect a more in depth view, research, scholarly studies, translations, lectures or personal experiences involved in fan collecting. The Editors are most happy to receive items for both the Journal and the Forum.The FANA Library: Past publications, donated and purchased archive material, fan books, and a variety of other informational pieces are maintained in the FANA Library. Members and qualified individuals may borrow items from the Library. These items are available in compliance with the FANA lending policy. A deposit and postage expense are typically required before material is released. A due date for return will be specified.
Museum Committee: The FANA Museum Committee purpose is to encourage exhibition, display, cataloging, conservation and publication of fan information. The Committee’s on-going project is to help identify museums, societies or organizations with fans in their collections. Assistance is offered, where appropriate, in identification and conservation. FANA members are advised on the committee activities and welcome expanded knowledge of collections that exist.
