Opportunity Information: Apply for PUBLISHING 201210
Apply for PUBLISHING 201210
- The National Archives and Records Administration in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Publishing Historical Records" 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 Aug 3, 2012 and posted on Dec 5, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 4, 2012. (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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- Applicant organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an application, maintain SAM registration throughout the application and award process, and include a valid DUNS number in their application. If you do not have a DUNS number, you can request a DUNS number for free by visiting DB at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. Details on SAM registration can be found at http://sam.gov. Please refer to the User Guides section and click on the Grants Registrations PDF. Ineligible applications will not be considered.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration, offers the "Publishing Historical Records" grant program to support the publication of documentary historical records that have clear national significance. The program is aimed at projects that will make primary-source materials widely usable, whether the focus is the papers of major figures in American life or documentary collections that illuminate broad movements in U.S. history such as politics, military affairs, business, social reform, and the arts. A central expectation is that the historical importance of the materials and their value to broad audiences (researchers, educators, and the public) must be strong enough to justify the project costs, especially given that the competition for awards is described as highly competitive.
Funding is intended for the core work required to turn documentary source materials into publishable editions, including collecting, describing, preserving, compiling, editing, and publishing. Because the emphasis is on unpublished or archival documentary sources, the program generally does not support producing critical editions of works that are already published, unless those published items are a minor component of a larger documentary editing project. The NHPRC also makes clear what it will not support: it does not fund the purchase of historical records, and it will not fund projects to publish the papers of individuals who have been deceased for fewer than ten years.
A major priority of this opportunity is public access, with particular emphasis on free online availability. Projects may publish in print, microfilm, or other formats, but they are expected to present a plan for online publication and to explain how they will provide free access to the editions they are preparing. Projects that have already produced print or other versions are not required to retroactively convert previously published material, but new proposals still need to describe their online publication approach going forward. Organizations that have received NHPRC support before may apply for a new or later phase of an ongoing publishing effort, but they must show they met the performance objectives of earlier awards and submit a substantially updated proposal describing new activities, progress toward online editions, and a refreshed budget justification. First-time applicants can also apply, and while they may publish in multiple media, their initial emphasis must be on preparing online editions.
Grants can be requested for project periods of up to three years, though funding is commonly awarded in one-year increments, and continued support in later years depends on satisfactory performance in the prior year. Typical award levels range from $20,000 to $250,000 per year. The NHPRC anticipates making up to about 30 awards in this category, totaling up to $2.5 million, depending on available funds. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources to the project.
Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education. As an eligibility prerequisite, applicant organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before applying, must maintain that registration throughout the process, and must provide a valid DUNS number in the application (with instructions in the announcement for obtaining one if needed). Applications that do not meet eligibility requirements are not reviewed.
The program includes standard federal rights and acknowledgment conditions. The federal government retains, for government purposes, a royalty-free, non-exclusive, irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use grant-funded work and to authorize others to do the same. Recipients must also acknowledge NHPRC support in any publications and products resulting from the grant. For administrative reference, the opportunity is listed as discretionary grant funding under CFDA 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants), with the funding opportunity number "PUBLISHING 201210" and an annual award ceiling of $250,000 and floor of $20,000. The announcement also provides a program contact (Jeff de la Concepcion) for assistance accessing the full notice or addressing application questions.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): NHPRC Publishing Historical Records Grant (PUBLISHING 201210)
What is the NHPRC "Publishing Historical Records" grant program?
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration, offers the Publishing Historical Records grant program to support the publication of documentary historical records with clear national significance.
What kinds of projects is this grant meant to support?
This program supports projects that make primary-source historical materials widely usable. That can include documentary editions focused on the papers of major figures in American life, as well as collections that illuminate broad movements in U.S. history such as politics, military affairs, business, social reform, and the arts.
What does NHPRC mean by "national significance"?
The opportunity emphasizes that the documentary historical records must have clear national significance. A central expectation is that the historical importance of the materials, and their value to broad audiences (researchers, educators, and the public), must be strong enough to justify the project costs.
How competitive is this grant program?
The announcement describes the competition for awards as highly competitive. Proposals are expected to make a strong case for the importance of the materials, the value to broad audiences, and the appropriateness of the requested costs.
What activities can grant funds be used for?
Funding is intended for the core work required to turn documentary source materials into publishable editions. The notice lists activities such as collecting, describing, preserving, compiling, editing, and publishing documentary historical records.
Does the program fund projects based on published materials?
Generally, no. Because the emphasis is on unpublished or archival documentary sources, the program generally does not support producing critical editions of works that are already published. An exception may apply if already-published items are only a minor component of a larger documentary editing project.
Does NHPRC fund the purchase of historical records?
No. The announcement explicitly states that NHPRC does not fund the purchase of historical records.
Are there restrictions related to publishing the papers of recently deceased individuals?
Yes. NHPRC will not fund projects to publish the papers of individuals who have been deceased for fewer than ten years.
Is online access required for projects funded under this opportunity?
Public access is a major priority, with particular emphasis on free online availability. While projects may publish in print, microfilm, or other formats, they are expected to present a plan for online publication and explain how they will provide free access to the editions they are preparing.
Can a project publish in formats other than online?
Yes. The program notes that projects may publish in print, microfilm, or other formats. However, proposals are still expected to include an online publication plan and a plan for providing free online access to the editions being prepared.
If we have already published print volumes, do we have to convert them to an online format?
Not necessarily. The notice states that projects that have already produced print or other versions are not required to retroactively convert previously published material. New proposals still need to describe their online publication approach going forward.
Can prior NHPRC recipients apply again for another phase of an ongoing project?
Yes. Organizations that have received NHPRC support before may apply for a new or later phase of an ongoing publishing effort. They must show they met the performance objectives of earlier awards and submit a substantially updated proposal describing new activities, progress toward online editions, and a refreshed budget justification.
Can first-time applicants apply?
Yes. First-time applicants can apply. The announcement indicates that while projects may publish in multiple media, the initial emphasis for first-time applicants must be on preparing online editions.
How long can the project period be?
Grants can be requested for project periods of up to three years. The opportunity also notes that funding is commonly awarded in one-year increments, and continued support in later years depends on satisfactory performance in the prior year.
What is the typical award amount?
Typical award levels range from $20,000 to $250,000 per year. The announcement also lists an annual award floor of $20,000 and an annual award ceiling of $250,000.
How many awards does NHPRC expect to make, and what is the total funding?
NHPRC anticipates making up to about 30 awards in this category, totaling up to $2.5 million, depending on available funds.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning applicants should be prepared to contribute non-federal resources to the project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status; and both public/state-controlled and private institutions of higher education.
What registration or identification requirements apply to applicants?
As an eligibility prerequisite, applicant organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before applying and must maintain that registration throughout the process. The application must include a valid DUNS number (the announcement includes instructions for obtaining one if needed).
What happens if an application does not meet eligibility requirements?
Applications that do not meet eligibility requirements are not reviewed.
Are there federal rights or licensing conditions tied to grant-funded work?
Yes. The federal government retains, for government purposes, a royalty-free, non-exclusive, irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use grant-funded work, and to authorize others to do the same.
Do grant recipients have to acknowledge NHPRC support?
Yes. Recipients must acknowledge NHPRC support in any publications and products resulting from the grant.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants).
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number provided in the announcement is PUBLISHING 201210.
Who can be contacted for help or questions about the notice?
The announcement lists Jeff de la Concepcion as the program contact for assistance accessing the full notice or addressing application questions.
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