Opportunity Information: Apply for LEADERSHIP 201412
Apply for LEADERSHIP 201412
- The National Archives and Records Administration in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Archives Leadership Institute" 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 May 22, 2014 and posted on May 22, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 4, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $225,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $225,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Archives Leadership Institute grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: LEADERSHIP 201412) is a discretionary federal grant offered through the National Archives and Records Administration, specifically via the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) under CFDA 89.003. The goal is to fund an organization to continue operating the Archives Leadership Institute, a program NHPRC originally supported in 2008, with the core purpose of strengthening leadership capacity among archives professionals. The Institute is meant to help participants become more effective leaders inside their own institutions and more influential contributors to the broader archives field.
The program NHPRC is looking for is not a short workshop or a basic training. It is envisioned as a minimum one-week institute that translates contemporary leadership best practices into the real-world context archives professionals face. In practice, that means the curriculum should connect leadership development to the specific challenges of archival work, rather than offering generic management content. The sponsoring organization would be responsible for the entire lifecycle of the Institute, including designing and developing the curriculum, setting up the program structure, recruiting and selecting attendees, staffing the program with appropriate faculty, and administering the Institute sessions. A strong proposal would show that the applicant can run a high-quality leadership program repeatedly, not just host a one-time event.
NHPRC expects the Institute content to cover a broad mix of strategic and practical topics that reflect how archives operate today. The announcement highlights potential topic areas such as technology, economics, public policy, and constituent relations, along with hands-on leadership and management themes like administration, strategic planning, leading organizational change, and fundraising. Importantly, the Institute should not be purely lecture-based; it should also create space for participants to work through solutions tailored to the needs of their home institutions, so attendees leave with actionable plans, tools, or strategies they can implement after returning to work.
Because the program is meant to be both leadership-focused and archives-specific, the faculty should be intentionally balanced. NHPRC indicates that instructors should include leadership development and organizational management experts as well as experienced archival leaders who understand the professional landscape and institutional realities. Applicants are also encouraged to draw lessons from comparable leadership institutes in other cultural and information fields. Examples mentioned include the Getty Leadership Institute for museum professionals, the Seminar for Historical Administration for administrators of historical sites and museums, and the Leading Change Institute (successor to the Frye Leadership Institute) for librarians and library administrators. These references signal that NHPRC is looking for a serious, cohort-based leadership experience grounded in proven models, adapted for archives.
On funding and structure, NHPRC anticipates making a single award with a project period of up to three years, with the expectation that an Institute will be held each year beginning in 2016. Depending on the proposed timeline, an applicant may plan to host two or three institutes across the total project period. The total funding available is up to $225,000, with an award ceiling of $225,000 and no stated award floor. Only one award is expected, so the competition is effectively for the one organization that will run the program.
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and institutions (including 501(c)(3) entities), colleges and universities (both private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education), state and local government agencies (including county and city/township governments), and federally acknowledged or state recognized Native American tribes or groups. This wide eligibility range suggests NHPRC is open to a variety of institutional homes for the Institute, as long as the applicant can demonstrate the expertise, partnerships, staffing, and administrative capacity to deliver a high-caliber leadership program.
Cost sharing is allowed and is described in flexible terms. NHPRC notes it may support up to 100 percent of the project’s direct costs, but cost sharing can include program revenue, the grantee’s indirect costs, and any additional direct costs the applicant contributes. In other words, a proposal can be built to rely heavily on federal support for direct costs, but applicants may also strengthen their plans by showing additional resources, revenue, or institutional commitment that help sustain the Institute and improve quality.
There are also standard federal administrative requirements that applicants must meet. The applying organization must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting an application and must maintain that registration through the application and award process. The application must include a valid DUNS number (as stated in the announcement). Submissions must be complete to be reviewed; required components include the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B), a project narrative, a summary, supplementary materials, and a budget. Applications missing required elements will not be considered, and ineligible applications will not be reviewed. If funded, the recipient must acknowledge NHPRC support in all products and publicity resulting from the grant.
Key dates and administrative details included in the listing are: Posted May 22, 2014; closing date December 4, 2014; and an archive date of January 3, 2015. The agency contact listed for assistance is Jeff de la Concepcion, Grant Program Specialist, at 202-357-5022.
Archives Leadership Institute (LEADERSHIP 201412) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Archives Leadership Institute grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), offered through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) under CFDA 89.003. It funds one organization to continue operating the Archives Leadership Institute, a leadership development program originally supported by NHPRC in 2008.
What is the main goal of this grant?
The goal is to strengthen leadership capacity among archives professionals by supporting an Institute that helps participants become more effective leaders within their institutions and more influential contributors to the broader archives field.
Who is the funding agency?
The funding is offered through the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), specifically via the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is LEADERSHIP 201412.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 89.003.
How many awards does NHPRC expect to make?
NHPRC anticipates making a single award. Only one award is expected for this opportunity.
What is the maximum funding available?
Total funding available is up to $225,000, and the award ceiling is $225,000. No award floor is stated in the listing.
How long can the project period be?
The project period can be up to three years.
How often is the Institute expected to be held during the project period?
NHPRC expects an Institute to be held each year beginning in 2016. Depending on the proposed timeline, an applicant may plan to host two or three institutes across the total project period.
Is this meant to be a short workshop or basic training?
No. NHPRC describes the desired program as more substantial than a short workshop or basic training. It is envisioned as a minimum one-week institute that translates contemporary leadership best practices into the specific, real-world context archives professionals face.
What does NHPRC mean by an "archives-specific" leadership institute?
The curriculum is expected to connect leadership development to the challenges and realities of archival work, rather than offering generic management content. Leadership concepts should be translated into practical approaches that fit archival institutions and the archives profession.
What are the responsibilities of the sponsoring organization?
The sponsoring organization is responsible for the full lifecycle of the Institute, including designing and developing the curriculum, setting up the program structure, recruiting and selecting attendees, staffing the program with appropriate faculty, and administering the Institute sessions.
Does NHPRC prefer one-time programming or repeated delivery?
NHPRC signals a preference for an organization that can run a high-quality leadership program repeatedly over time, not simply host a one-time event.
What topic areas should the Institute cover?
The announcement highlights a broad mix of strategic and practical topics relevant to archives today. Example areas include technology, economics, public policy, and constituent relations, along with leadership and management themes such as administration, strategic planning, leading organizational change, and fundraising.
Is the Institute expected to be lecture-based?
No. NHPRC indicates the Institute should not be purely lecture-based. It should create space for participants to work through solutions tailored to the needs of their home institutions so they leave with actionable plans, tools, or strategies to implement after returning to work.
What kind of faculty is NHPRC looking for?
NHPRC indicates the faculty should be intentionally balanced, including leadership development and organizational management experts as well as experienced archival leaders who understand the professional landscape and institutional realities.
Are applicants encouraged to use models from other leadership institutes?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to draw lessons from comparable leadership institutes in other cultural and information fields. Examples mentioned include the Getty Leadership Institute (museum professionals), the Seminar for Historical Administration (administrators of historical sites and museums), and the Leading Change Institute (successor to the Frye Leadership Institute) for librarians and library administrators.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations and institutions (including 501(c)(3) entities), colleges and universities (private and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education), state and local government agencies (including county and city/township governments), and federally acknowledged or state recognized Native American tribes or groups.
Does NHPRC allow cost sharing or matching?
Yes. Cost sharing is allowed and described flexibly. NHPRC notes it may support up to 100 percent of the project’s direct costs, while cost sharing can include program revenue, the grantee’s indirect costs, and any additional direct costs the applicant contributes.
Can the grant cover 100 percent of direct costs?
According to the listing, NHPRC may support up to 100 percent of the project’s direct costs.
What types of contributions can count toward cost sharing (if an applicant chooses to include it)?
The listing indicates cost sharing can include program revenue, the grantee's indirect costs, and additional direct costs contributed by the applicant.
What registrations or identifiers are required to apply?
The applying organization must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting an application and must maintain that registration throughout the application and award process. The application must also include a valid DUNS number, as stated in the announcement.
What application components are required?
Required components listed include the Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424), Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B), a project narrative, a summary, supplementary materials, and a budget.
What happens if an application is missing required elements?
The listing states that submissions must be complete to be reviewed. Applications missing required elements will not be considered, and ineligible applications will not be reviewed.
Are there acknowledgement requirements if an organization is funded?
Yes. If funded, the recipient must acknowledge NHPRC support in all products and publicity resulting from the grant.
When was this opportunity posted?
The listing indicates the opportunity was posted on May 22, 2014.
What is the application closing date?
The closing date shown is December 4, 2014.
What is the archive date for this listing?
The archive date shown is January 3, 2015.
Who can be contacted for assistance, and how?
The agency contact listed is Jeff de la Concepcion, Grant Program Specialist. The phone number provided is 202-357-5022.
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