Opportunity Information: Apply for SNAP 08
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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 "State and National Archival Partnership Grants" 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 6, 2007 and posted on Oct 4, 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 $20,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments.
- State Historical Records Advisory Boards, or state agencies or non profit organizations acting on behalf of the Boards, are eligible to apply. States also include the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and United States territories.
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Opportunity Summary:
State and National Archival Partnership (SNAP) Grants are a National Archives and Records Administration program, administered through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), designed to strengthen archives and historical records work in every state and territory. The central goal is to build a more connected national archival network by investing in the core capacity of statewide archival leadership, planning, and services. Rather than funding one-off collections projects, the program is structured to support the statewide infrastructure that helps archives, manuscript repositories, and other records-holding organizations improve how historical records are preserved, managed, and made available to the public.
Funding is directed to State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs), which act as the statewide coordinating bodies for archival and historical records priorities. Supported activities can include providing statewide archival services such as professional education and training, public information and outreach about records and archival programs, and practical work that advances a state plan for historical records. SHRABs can also use grant support to operate or oversee grant programs within their state for eligible local archives and repositories, helping distribute resources to organizations that may not otherwise have access to federal funding. Another major emphasis is collaboration: boards are encouraged to partner with other organizations to address common statewide problems (or shared opportunities across a consortium of states), such as improving records preservation practices, responding to emerging technologies, or building shared services.
The opportunity also supports statewide assessment and strategic problem-solving. SHRABs may use funds to evaluate the overall health of archival and records programs, examine the condition of records, and identify the most urgent challenges facing both record keepers and users. The intention is not just to study issues, but to implement strategies and programs that respond to pressing archival needs. In addition, the program recognizes the value of convening and coordination, allowing boards to hold public forums on statewide or national issues and to participate in national archival organizations so state-level work stays connected to broader professional standards and shared solutions.
In terms of award structure, NHPRC anticipated making up to 56 grants under this program cycle. Basic grants are offered as outright awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 for projects lasting up to 18 months. The $5,000 level is positioned as the minimum request for boards that need to reactivate operations and develop or revise a strategic plan. Boards that are already active can request up to $20,000 to carry out activities aligned with their current strategic plan. Beyond the basic grant, active SHRABs may also request up to an additional $50,000 for subgrants or collaborative projects; these supplemental funds are competitive and depend on the availability of funds, meaning not all applicants will receive the extra amount even if requested.
Cost sharing is required. For SNAP projects, the Commission covers up to 50 percent of total project costs, so applicants must provide the remaining share. The non-federal share can be made up of direct or indirect costs and may include in-kind contributions, non-federal third-party support (including contributions from subgrantees), and any program income earned directly by the project. This matching structure is meant to ensure states are invested in the work and that federal support leverages additional resources.
Eligibility is limited to SHRABs in each state or the state agency responsible for the SHRAB, which is typically the state archives. Applications can also be submitted by another state agency or by a nonprofit organization such as a foundation or university, as long as it is acting on behalf of the designated state agency/board. The definition of eligible jurisdictions includes the 50 states as well as the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories. The opportunity is classified as a discretionary grant in the humanities (CFDA 89.003), with an award floor of $5,000 and an award ceiling of $20,000 for the basic grant component, and it requires matching funds.
Key administrative details from the posting include the funding opportunity number SNAP 08, with the original/current closing date listed as March 3, 2008 (and an archive date of April 4, 2008). The issuing agency is the National Archives and Records Administration, and a listed contact for access issues was David Davis, Grants Workflow Information Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
State and National Archival Partnership (SNAP) Grants (NHPRC/NARA) - FAQs
What are State and National Archival Partnership (SNAP) Grants?
SNAP Grants are a National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) program administered through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). The program is designed to strengthen archives and historical records work in every state and territory by investing in statewide archival leadership, planning, and services.
What is the central goal of the SNAP program?
The central goal is to build a more connected national archival network by supporting the core capacity of statewide archival infrastructure. The program emphasizes statewide leadership, planning, and services that help archives and records-holding organizations preserve, manage, and provide public access to historical records.
Does SNAP fund one-time collections projects?
The program is structured to support statewide infrastructure rather than funding one-off collections projects. It prioritizes capacity-building work that strengthens statewide archival coordination, planning, and services.
Who is the intended recipient of SNAP funding?
Funding is directed to State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs), which serve as statewide coordinating bodies for archival and historical records priorities.
What kinds of activities can SNAP funding support?
Supported activities can include statewide archival services such as professional education and training, public information and outreach about records and archival programs, and practical work that advances a state plan for historical records.
Can SNAP funds be used to support local archives and repositories within a state?
Yes. SHRABs can use grant support to operate or oversee grant programs within their state for eligible local archives and repositories, helping distribute resources to organizations that may not otherwise have access to federal funding.
Is collaboration encouraged under SNAP?
Yes. Boards are encouraged to partner with other organizations to address common statewide problems or shared opportunities across a consortium of states, such as improving preservation practices, responding to emerging technologies, or building shared services.
Can SNAP support statewide assessments and strategic planning?
Yes. SHRABs may use funds to evaluate the overall health of archival and records programs, examine the condition of records, and identify urgent challenges. The intent is to implement strategies and programs that respond to pressing archival needs, not only to study issues.
Can SNAP funds be used for convening, public forums, or participation in national organizations?
Yes. The program recognizes the value of convening and coordination, allowing boards to hold public forums on statewide or national issues and to participate in national archival organizations so that state-level work remains connected to broader professional standards and shared solutions.
How many awards were anticipated in this program cycle?
NHPRC anticipated making up to 56 grants under this program cycle.
What is the basic SNAP grant amount and project period?
Basic grants are offered as outright awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 for projects lasting up to 18 months.
What is the purpose of the $5,000 minimum request level?
The $5,000 level is positioned as the minimum request for boards that need to reactivate operations and develop or revise a strategic plan.
When can a board request up to $20,000?
Boards that are already active can request up to $20,000 to carry out activities aligned with their current strategic plan.
Is there additional funding beyond the basic grant?
Yes. Active SHRABs may also request up to an additional $50,000 for subgrants or collaborative projects. These supplemental funds are competitive and depend on the availability of funds, so not all applicants will receive the extra amount even if requested.
Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required. The Commission covers up to 50 percent of total project costs, and applicants must provide the remaining share.
What can count toward the required non-federal match?
The non-federal share can include direct or indirect costs and may include in-kind contributions, non-federal third-party support (including contributions from subgrantees), and any program income earned directly by the project.
Who is eligible to apply for SNAP Grants?
Eligibility is limited to SHRABs in each state or the state agency responsible for the SHRAB (typically the state archives).
Can an entity other than the state archives submit the application?
Yes. Applications can be submitted by another state agency or by a nonprofit organization (such as a foundation or university) as long as it is acting on behalf of the designated state agency/board.
Which jurisdictions are included as eligible applicants?
Eligible jurisdictions include the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories.
How is this opportunity classified?
The opportunity is classified as a discretionary grant in the humanities (CFDA 89.003). The basic grant component has an award floor of $5,000 and an award ceiling of $20,000, and matching funds are required.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is SNAP 08.
What was the listed closing date and archive date in the posting?
The original/current closing date was listed as March 3, 2008, and the archive date was listed as April 4, 2008.
Which federal agency issues this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), administered through NHPRC.
Who was listed as a contact for access issues, and what is the phone number?
The posting listed David Davis, Grants Workflow Information Coordinator, as a contact for access issues at 202-357-5022.
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