Opportunity Information: Apply for PUBLISHING 201310
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- The National Archives and Records Administration in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "New Republic through the Modern Era" 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 Nov 30, 2012 and posted on Nov 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 3, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
New Republic through the Modern Era is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration, aimed at supporting the publication of historical records with clear national significance. The program is designed for projects that edit and publish documentary source materials that help illuminate major figures in American life or broad movements in U.S. history, including politics, the military, business, social reform, the arts, and related areas. A central theme in the program is public value: proposals are expected to show that the historical importance of the records and their usefulness to broad audiences justify the time and expense involved in producing an edition.
Funding supports the core work required to bring documentary collections to the public in a reliable, usable form. That includes collecting and assembling materials, describing and preserving them, compiling and organizing the documentation, and performing the editorial work needed for publication. The NHPRC emphasizes documentary editions rather than literary or interpretive projects, and it generally does not support projects centered on producing critical editions of works that are already published, unless those published works are only a small piece of a larger documentary publication effort. The competition is described as highly competitive, so applications are expected to be carefully justified, clearly scoped, and supported by strong work plans and outcomes.
A major priority for this grant category is free online access. While projects may publish in print, microfilm, or other formats, applicants must present concrete plans for online publication and explain how the public will be able to access the edition at no cost. The program does not require applicants to retroactively convert older, already-published volumes or materials, but it does expect forward-looking online plans for the work supported by the grant. For projects that have received NHPRC funding before, the application must show that prior performance objectives were met and must be substantially updated to describe the next stage of work, document progress toward online delivery, and provide a clear justification for the new budget and activities. New applicants are also eligible, but their initial focus must similarly be on preparing online editions, even if they also intend to distribute the work in other media.
There are also important limitations. The NHPRC does not fund the purchase of historical records, and it will not support publication projects focused on individuals who have been deceased for fewer than ten years. Applicants are encouraged to review the agency's broader list of funding limitations to ensure their proposal fits within what the Commission will and will not support.
Grant periods can be proposed for up to three years, but applicants should plan around the fact that awards are typically made on an annual basis, and continued funding in later years depends on performance and progress in earlier stages. Annual award amounts typically fall between $20,000 and $250,000. Total funding for the category is expected to reach up to $2.5 million, with the Commission anticipating as many as 30 grants (though the source data also notes an expected awards figure of 15, reflecting that award counts can vary by cycle and available funds).
Eligibility is broad but limited to specific U.S. entities, including nonprofit organizations and institutions, colleges and universities (public or private), and state or local government agencies. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other recognized Native American tribes or groups are also eligible. Administrative readiness matters: applicant organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before applying, keep that registration active throughout review and award administration, and include a valid DUNS number in the application (consistent with the registration requirements in effect for the opportunity).
Cost sharing is required, and the Commission generally covers no more than 50 percent of total project costs for Publishing Historical Records projects. The required match can include direct and indirect costs, in-kind contributions, eligible third-party non-federal support, and income earned directly by the project. Applicants should be prepared to document how the cost share will be met and how it aligns with the project budget and timeline.
The award also comes with standard federal rights and attribution conditions. The federal government retains, for government purposes, a royalty-free, non-exclusive, irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work produced under the grant and to authorize others to do so. In addition, grant recipients must acknowledge NHPRC support in any publications and products that result from the funded work.
In the source listing for this opportunity, the funding opportunity number is PUBLISHING 201310, the CFDA number is 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants), and the activity category is listed under Humanities. The original and current closing date shown is October 3, 2013, with a posted and creation date of November 30, 2012, indicating this particular listing represents a past cycle, even though the summary describes the standing goals and rules that commonly define NHPRC publishing competitions. Contact information in the announcement points applicants with access issues to Jeff de la Concepcion, Grant Program Specialist, at 202-357-5022.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "New Republic through the Modern Era" grant opportunity?
"New Republic through the Modern Era" is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration. It supports projects that edit and publish historical records with clear national significance.
What types of projects does this program fund?
The program funds documentary editing and publication projects that bring historical records to the public in a reliable, usable form. Supported work can include collecting and assembling materials, describing and preserving them, compiling and organizing documentation, and performing editorial work needed for publication.
What subject areas or themes are eligible under this opportunity?
Projects should help illuminate major figures in American life or broad movements in U.S. history. Examples of eligible subject areas include politics, the military, business, social reform, and the arts, as well as related areas, as long as the records have clear national significance.
What does NHPRC mean by "public value"?
A central theme is public value. Proposals are expected to demonstrate that the historical importance of the records and their usefulness to broad audiences justify the time and expense of producing a documentary edition.
Does NHPRC fund interpretive, literary, or analytical projects?
NHPRC emphasizes documentary editions rather than literary or interpretive projects. The focus is on editing and publishing documentary source materials, not creating interpretive narratives.
Will NHPRC support critical editions of works that are already published?
Generally, NHPRC does not support projects centered on producing critical editions of works that are already published, unless those published works are only a small piece of a larger documentary publication effort.
Is free online access required?
Yes. A major priority is free online access. Applicants must present concrete plans for online publication and explain how the public will be able to access the edition at no cost.
Can projects also publish in print or other formats?
Yes. Projects may publish in print, microfilm, or other formats, but they must still provide concrete plans for free online access.
Does NHPRC require converting older, already-published volumes to digital form?
No. The program does not require applicants to retroactively convert older, already-published volumes or materials. However, it does expect forward-looking online plans for the work supported by the grant.
What extra expectations apply to applicants who have received NHPRC funding before?
For previously funded projects, the application must show that prior performance objectives were met and must be substantially updated to describe the next stage of work, document progress toward online delivery, and clearly justify the new budget and activities.
Can first-time (new) applicants apply?
Yes. New applicants are eligible, but their initial focus must be on preparing online editions, even if they also plan to distribute the work in other media.
Are there restrictions on whose records can be the focus of a publication project?
Yes. NHPRC will not support publication projects focused on individuals who have been deceased for fewer than ten years.
Can grant funds be used to purchase historical records?
No. NHPRC does not fund the purchase of historical records.
How competitive is this opportunity?
The competition is described as highly competitive. Applications are expected to be carefully justified, clearly scoped, and supported by strong work plans and outcomes.
How long can the grant period be?
Grant periods can be proposed for up to three years.
Are awards issued for the full multi-year period at once?
Awards are typically made on an annual basis. Continued funding in later years depends on performance and progress in earlier stages.
What is the typical annual award amount?
Annual award amounts typically range from $20,000 to $250,000.
How much total funding is expected for this grant category?
Total funding for the category is expected to reach up to $2.5 million.
How many awards are anticipated?
The Commission anticipated as many as 30 grants, though the source data also notes an expected awards figure of 15. Award counts can vary by cycle and available funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to specific U.S. entities, including nonprofit organizations and institutions, colleges and universities (public or private), and state or local government agencies. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments and other recognized Native American tribes or groups are also eligible.
Are there administrative registration requirements to apply?
Yes. Applicant organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before applying and keep that registration active throughout review and award administration. The application must include a valid DUNS number, consistent with the registration requirements in effect for the opportunity.
Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required, and the Commission generally covers no more than 50 percent of total project costs for Publishing Historical Records projects.
What kinds of contributions can count toward the required match?
The match can include direct and indirect costs, in-kind contributions, eligible third-party non-federal support, and income earned directly by the project.
Do applicants need to document the cost share?
Yes. Applicants should be prepared to document how the cost share will be met and how it aligns with the project budget and timeline.
What rights does the federal government retain in works produced under the grant?
The federal government retains, for government purposes, a royalty-free, non-exclusive, irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work produced under the grant, and to authorize others to do so.
Is acknowledgment of NHPRC support required?
Yes. Grant recipients must acknowledge NHPRC support in any publications and products that result from the funded work.
What is the funding opportunity number and CFDA number listed for this opportunity?
The funding opportunity number is PUBLISHING 201310, and the CFDA number is 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants).
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity category is listed under Humanities.
Is this listing for an active competition or a past cycle?
The source listing shows an original and current closing date of October 3, 2013, and a posted/creation date of November 30, 2012. Based on those dates, this particular listing represents a past cycle, even though the summary reflects standing goals and rules commonly used in NHPRC publishing competitions.
Who can be contacted for access issues related to the announcement?
Applicants with access issues are directed to contact Jeff de la Concepcion, Grant Program Specialist, at 202-357-5022.
Are applicants encouraged to review any additional NHPRC limitations?
Yes. Applicants are encouraged to review NHPRC's broader list of funding limitations to ensure their proposal fits within what the Commission will and will not support.
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