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Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects Program

 
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    CFDA#

    89.003     		 

    Funder Type

    Federal Government

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

    Summary

    The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) seeks archival projects that will significantly improve online public discovery and use of historical records collections. The NHPRC welcomes projects that engage the public, expand civic education, and promote understanding of the nation's history, democracy, and culture from the founding era to the present day. The Commission encourages projects focused on collections of America's early legal records, such as the records of colonial, territorial, county, and early statehood and tribal proceedings that document the evolution of the nation's legal history. 


    Projects may preserve and process historical records to:

    • Arrange or re-house and describe collections
    • Convert existing description for online access
    • Create new online Finding Aids to collections
    • Digitize historical records collections and make them freely available online


    All types of historical records are eligible, including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio and moving images.


    The successful application will:

    • describe the types and quantities of historical records to be made accessible, and how these records will inform and expand local, state, regional, and/or national history;
    • outline a project that addresses archival best practices; 
    • be appropriately staffed with archivists; 
    • propose a budget that accomplishes the project in a cost-effective manner; and
    • outline activities that bring researchers to the collections included in the project as well as the rest of the repository's holdings.
     

    History of Funding

    Past awards are available here: https://www.archives.gov/nhprc/projects/archival/fundedprojects

    Additional Information

    For a comprehensive list of NARA limitations on funding, view: https://www.archives.gov/nhprc/apply/eligibility.html


    Before beginning the process, applicants should contact Director for Access Programs, Nancy Melley ([email protected]) who may:

    • Answer questions about what activities are eligible for support;
    • Advise the applicant about the review process;
    • Read and comment on a preliminary draft. The deadline for draft proposals is approximately three months before the final application deadline.

    Contacts

    Nancy Melley

    Nancy Melley
    8601 Adelphi Road
    College Park, MD 20740-6001
    (202) 357-5452
    (202) 357-5914
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Eligible applicants are:

    • Nonprofit organizations or institutions
    • Colleges, universities, and other academic institutions
    • State or local government agencies
    • Federally-acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes or groups

    Deadline Details

    Applicants should submit a draft proposal prior to making a formal application. Drafts were due August 15, 2025. Final applications were due November 5, 2025. Similar deadlines are anticipated annually.

    Award Details

    Up to $1,400,000 is available for FY26. The grant maximum is $150,000. Projects are 1-2 years and are to begin no earlier than July 1, 2026. The Commission expects to make up to 14 grants in this category. Cost sharing is not required.

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