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Interactive Archaeological Curation Repository Map
The SHA Collections and Curation Committee, ACRA Collections Management and Curation Committee, and the Archaeological Collections Consortium are excited to announce the official release of their interactive Archaeological Curation Repository Map (links below). This...
2021 ACRA Awards Now Open
It may be the end of 2020, but that means the 2021 ACRA Awards nomination process is now open! ACRA Awards recognize private and public sector clients of ACRA member firms for CRM accomplishments and commitments exceeding those required by various laws and...
Now Available on Demand: So You Think You Need a PA…
If you missed last week's ACHP webinar on programmatic agreements, it is now available on demand for you to watch on your own schedule! Many federal land management units – including bases, campuses, buildings, forests, and parks – benefit from Section 106...
Share Your 2020 Projects!
2020 has been an unprecedented year with unique challenges, but throughout it all cultural resources management firms have continued working on fascinating projects across the country. As the year comes to a close, we want to celebrate your hard work! Please share...
Recent Comments Submitted: US Army Corps of Engineers & Forest Service
Last month, ACRA submitted comments to the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding their proposal to reissue and modify nationwide permits (NWPs). The notice was initially published in the Federal Register on September 15 regarding the reissuance of 52 NWPs and 5 new...
Your Congress in Action: Vol. 18
Your Congress in Action is a series that highlights the Capitol Hill news that affects CRM firms the most. Be sure to subscribe to the ACRAsphere to ensure you don't miss an update. December is normally a fairly quiet month in Washington, as legislative battles give...
Grants Now Available: African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is now accepting applications for the African American Cultural Heritage Fund. The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund provides grants ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. Last year, 27 projects received a total of...
Small Firm Reminder: Mastermind Group
Don't miss your chance to take advantage of ACRA's new benefit specifically for small firms: a mastermind group! This group will be customized to the attendees' needs, but will typically focus on goal setting, networking, and workshopping solutions to the common...
ACRA Letter to Presidential Transition Team
The incoming of a new presidential administration often means that significant federal policy changes are expected. As President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris prepare to take office in January, they have assembled a team of highly qualified...
Continued COVID Relief: Economic Injury Disaster Loans
The Paycheck Protection Program loans may be over, but the Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding business owners that if you are a small business, nonprofit organization of any size, or a U.S. agricultural business with 500 or fewer employees that have...