Opportunity Information: Apply for BASIC 200910
Apply for BASIC 200910
- The National Archives and Records Administration in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Archives Basic Projects" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 89.003 National Historical Publications and Records Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 5, 2009 and posted on Jun 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 6, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 23 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Archives and other repositories of historical documents are eligible if they are part of Nonprofit organizations or institutions Colleges, universities, and other academic institutions State or local government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. Ineligible applications will not be reviewed.
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Opportunity Summary:
Archives - Basic Projects is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). The program is designed to support core, practical archival work that strengthens the preservation and public use of Americas documentary heritage. The emphasis is on collections and records that help people understand the nations democracy, history, and culture, and on projects that make those materials more stable, better organized, and more usable by researchers and communities.
The grant category focuses on fundamental archival activities rather than experimental or purely training-oriented efforts. Applicants are expected to show that their approach reflects best-practice archival standards and that the work plan is cost effective and realistic. While projects that are exclusively professional development are not eligible under this category, NHPRC strongly encourages applicants to include professional development elements that are directly necessary to complete the proposed work, such as training staff or adopting procedures essential for processing, preservation planning, or establishing sustainable archival operations.
Projects may include any one or a combination of several eligible activity types. Basic Processing generally covers the hands-on work needed to arrange, describe, and make archival materials accessible, often resulting in improved inventories, finding aids, and clearer intellectual control of collections. Preservation Planning supports assessment and planning activities that help an institution identify risks to its holdings and implement practical steps to improve long-term care, environmental controls, storage, and handling. Collections Development can include activities that strengthen what an archives collects and how it documents communities or institutional history, typically involving acquisition strategies and policies that improve coverage and stewardship. Establishing Archives supports the foundational work required to create or formalize an archival program, such as setting up policies, workflows, and basic infrastructure so that records can be responsibly managed and made available over time.
Eligibility is broad but specific to organizations that maintain archives or historical document repositories within recognized institutional structures. Eligible applicants include nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, colleges and universities (public or private), state or local government agencies (including county and city or township governments), and federally acknowledged or state recognized Native American tribes or groups. The announcement makes clear that ineligible applications will not be reviewed, so applicants need to ensure both the organization and the proposed activities fit the program rules.
The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BASIC 200910) anticipated making about 23 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $1,750,000. Individual awards could be as high as $200,000, and the listed floor is $0, which typically signals flexibility for smaller, well-justified proposals. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must provide non-federal cost share in accordance with the programs rules. The original and current closing date for the cycle described is October 6, 2009, and the program was posted June 5, 2009, with an archive date of November 5, 2009.
For applicants needing the full requirements, the notice points to a detailed grant announcement with additional instructions. For access issues with the announcement, the contact listed is David Davis, Grants Workflow Coordinator at NHPRC/NARA, reachable by phone at 202-357-5022.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Archives - Basic Projects (NHPRC/NARA)
What is the "Archives - Basic Projects" grant opportunity?
"Archives - Basic Projects" is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). It supports core, practical archival work that strengthens preservation and public use of America's documentary heritage.
What is the main goal of this program?
The program is designed to improve the stability, organization, and usability of archival collections and records so they can be preserved and used by researchers and communities. It emphasizes materials that help people understand the nation's democracy, history, and culture.
What kinds of collections or records does the program emphasize?
The emphasis is on collections and records that contribute to understanding America's democracy, history, and culture, and on projects that make those materials more stable, better organized, and more usable for the public.
Is this program focused on experimental projects or basic archival work?
This grant category focuses on fundamental archival activities (core, practical work) rather than experimental efforts.
Are training or professional development-only projects eligible?
No. Projects that are exclusively professional development are not eligible under this category.
Can professional development be included at all?
Yes. While professional development cannot be the sole purpose of the project, NHPRC strongly encourages including professional development elements that are directly necessary to complete the proposed work, such as training staff or adopting essential procedures for processing, preservation planning, or building sustainable archival operations.
What standards or expectations should applicants address in their proposals?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate that their approach reflects best-practice archival standards and that the work plan is cost effective and realistic.
What activity types are eligible under this grant category?
Projects may include one or a combination of several eligible activity types: Basic Processing, Preservation Planning, Collections Development, and Establishing Archives.
What is "Basic Processing" in the context of this grant?
Basic Processing generally covers hands-on work needed to arrange and describe archival materials and make them accessible. Typical results include improved inventories, finding aids, and clearer intellectual control of collections.
What is "Preservation Planning" in the context of this grant?
Preservation Planning supports assessment and planning activities that help an institution identify risks to holdings and implement practical steps for long-term care, including improvements related to environmental controls, storage, and handling.
What is "Collections Development" in the context of this grant?
Collections Development can include activities that strengthen what an archives collects and how it documents communities or institutional history. It typically involves acquisition strategies and policies that improve coverage and stewardship.
What does "Establishing Archives" mean for eligible projects?
Establishing Archives supports foundational work required to create or formalize an archival program, such as setting up policies, workflows, and basic infrastructure so records can be responsibly managed and made available over time.
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include: nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status; colleges and universities (public or private); state or local government agencies (including county, city, or township governments); and federally acknowledged or state recognized Native American tribes or groups. Eligibility is intended for organizations that maintain archives or historical document repositories within recognized institutional structures.
What types of organizations are specifically mentioned as eligible local government applicants?
The opportunity specifically notes state or local government agencies, including county and city or township governments.
Are Native American tribes or groups eligible?
Yes. Federally acknowledged or state recognized Native American tribes or groups are listed as eligible applicants.
What happens if an application is ineligible?
The announcement states that ineligible applications will not be reviewed. Applicants need to ensure both their organization and proposed activities fit the program rules.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BASIC 200910.
How many awards were anticipated for this funding cycle?
About 23 awards were anticipated.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the program?
The estimated total program funding level is $1,750,000.
What is the maximum award amount?
Individual awards could be as high as $200,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The listed award floor is $0, which typically signals flexibility for smaller, well-justified proposals.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must provide non-federal cost share in accordance with the program's rules.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 5, 2009.
What was the application closing date for this cycle?
The original and current closing date listed for this cycle is October 6, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is November 5, 2009.
Where can applicants find the full requirements and instructions?
The notice points to a detailed grant announcement that includes additional instructions and requirements.
Who should be contacted for access issues with the detailed announcement?
For access issues with the announcement, the contact listed is David Davis, Grants Workflow Coordinator at NHPRC/NARA.
What is the contact phone number for questions about accessing the announcement?
David Davis can be reached by phone at 202-357-5022.
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