Opportunity Information: Apply for SUBVENTION 08M
Apply for SUBVENTION 08M
- The National Archives and Records Administration in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Publication Subventions" 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 Dec 7, 2007 and posted on Dec 7, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 3, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
- Only those non profit presses publishing works by Publishing Historical Records projects that have been supported or endorsed by the NHPRC are eligible for support. Publishers applying to the Commission for subvention grants must do so before actual publication of the volume.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Publication Subventions grant is a discretionary humanities funding opportunity offered by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration. Its purpose is to help ensure that important historical documentary editions connected to NHPRC-sponsored or NHPRC-endorsed projects actually make it into print and reach readers. In practical terms, the program supports the publication of volumes that preserve and share Americas documentary heritage, with the broader goal of strengthening public understanding of the nations democracy, history, and culture.
Funding is aimed specifically at non-profit presses that are publishing volumes produced by historical records projects already supported or formally endorsed by the NHPRC. A key condition is timing: the publisher must apply for the subvention before the volume is published, not after. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than higher education institutions), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education, but the eligibility rule narrows this to non-profit presses working on NHPRC-supported or endorsed documentary editions.
The grant is structured to cover only the projected financial loss a press expects to incur by publishing a given volume, rather than providing general publication revenue. The expected loss is calculated using a straightforward approach tied to Association of American University Presses guidance: the publisher estimates net revenue (average net price times projected sales over the first three years) and subtracts that from the total costs (both manufacturing and non-manufacturing) for the volume. The NHPRC then funds the gap, up to the program limit. The maximum award for a subvention is 10,000 dollars, with an additional option of up to 3,000 dollars specifically for reprinting NHPRC-sponsored or endorsed volumes in either hardcover or paperback. This framing makes the program essentially a targeted offset for mission-driven scholarly publishing where costs often exceed sales.
Beyond simply getting a book printed, the NHPRC emphasizes durability and reach. Grantees are expected to use high archival permanence standards for paper, printing, and binding, reflecting the long-term preservation goals of documentary editing. The Commission also expects strong, creative marketing efforts so the finished volumes are widely distributed and used by scholars, teachers, and other audiences, rather than remaining niche products with limited visibility.
The applicant can request a grant period of up to 24 months. The opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number SUBVENTION 08M) was posted December 7, 2007, with a listed award floor of 0 and an award ceiling of 10,000 dollars, and it carries a cost-sharing or matching requirement. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is David Davis, Grants Workflow Information Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
Publication Subventions (NHPRC) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Publication Subventions grant?
The Publication Subventions grant is a discretionary humanities funding opportunity offered by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration. It is designed to help ensure that important historical documentary editions connected to NHPRC-sponsored or NHPRC-endorsed projects are published and reach readers.
What is the purpose of this program?
The program supports the publication of volumes that preserve and share America's documentary heritage. Its broader goal is to strengthen public understanding of the nation's democracy, history, and culture by helping mission-driven documentary editions make it into print.
Who is this funding intended for?
Funding is aimed specifically at non-profit presses that are publishing volumes produced by historical records projects already supported or formally endorsed by the NHPRC.
Which organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (other than higher education institutions), private institutions of higher education, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. However, eligibility is effectively narrowed to non-profit presses working on NHPRC-supported or NHPRC-endorsed documentary editions.
Does the book or volume need to be tied to an NHPRC project?
Yes. The volume must be produced by a historical records project that is already supported by the NHPRC or formally endorsed by the NHPRC.
When must a publisher apply?
The publisher must apply for the subvention before the volume is published. Applications submitted after publication do not meet the timing condition described for this opportunity.
What types of costs does the grant cover?
The grant is structured to cover only the projected financial loss a press expects to incur by publishing a given volume. It is not intended to provide general publication revenue or profit.
How is the projected financial loss calculated?
The expected loss is calculated using an approach tied to Association of American University Presses guidance: the publisher estimates net revenue (average net price multiplied by projected sales over the first three years) and subtracts that net revenue from total costs for the volume (including both manufacturing and non-manufacturing costs). The funding is intended to fill the gap, up to the program limit.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award for a subvention is $10,000.
Is there additional funding available for reprinting?
Yes. There is an option of up to an additional $3,000 specifically for reprinting NHPRC-sponsored or NHPRC-endorsed volumes in either hardcover or paperback.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The listed award floor is $0.
How long can the grant period be?
The applicant can request a grant period of up to 24 months.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What quality or durability standards are expected for the published volumes?
Grantees are expected to use high archival permanence standards for paper, printing, and binding. This reflects the program's long-term preservation goals for documentary editions.
What does NHPRC expect regarding marketing and distribution?
The Commission expects strong, creative marketing efforts so the finished volumes are widely distributed and used by scholars, teachers, and other audiences, rather than remaining niche products with limited visibility.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SUBVENTION 08M.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on December 7, 2007.
Who can be contacted for access issues with the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is David Davis, Grants Workflow Information Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
What is the administering agency for this grant?
The program is offered by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration.
What kind of publication is this program trying to support?
In practical terms, the program supports the publication of volumes (historical documentary editions) connected to NHPRC-sponsored or NHPRC-endorsed projects, with an emphasis on preserving and sharing America's documentary heritage in durable, widely accessible printed form.
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