Opportunity Information: Apply for SNAP 09
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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 18, 2008 and posted on Dec 12, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 6, 2009. (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 $70,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- These grants are awarded only to State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs) in each state, or to the state agency responsible for the SHRAB, ordinarily the state archives. Another state agency, or a non profit organization, such as a foundation or university, acting on behalf of the designated state agency may 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 Grants (SNAP 09) is a discretionary grant program run by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) within the National Archives and Records Administration. The core goal is to strengthen archives and historical records programs across every state and to help knit those efforts into a more connected national archival network. In practical terms, the program is designed to support statewide leadership, coordination, and capacity-building so that historical records are better preserved, better managed, and more accessible to the public over time.
The work supported under this opportunity centers on what State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs) do for their states. Funded projects can provide statewide archival services such as professional development and training for records and archives staff, public information and outreach about records programs, and other activities that carry out a state strategic plan for historical records. The grants can also support SHRAB-run regrant programs, meaning the board (or administering state entity) can operate a competitive mini-grants program for eligible archives, manuscript repositories, and related organizations inside the state. Another major emphasis is collaboration: applicants may propose joint projects with partners to solve shared problems, leverage shared opportunities, or work across a consortium of state archives or other stakeholders. The program also supports assessment and planning activities, including evaluating the overall health of archival and records programs, examining records conditions, identifying challenges faced by both records keepers and users, and then implementing strategies to address urgent needs. Finally, the opportunity explicitly encourages convening and coordination work such as meetings and public forums on statewide or national issues, as well as participation in national archival organizations.
Awards are structured with a basic grant component and, for some applicants, an optional supplemental component. NHPRC expected to make up to 56 awards. Basic grants typically range from $5,000 to $20,000 for projects lasting 18 months. If a SHRAB needs to restart operations and create, update, or revise its strategic plan, the announcement indicates that applicants should request the minimum amount of $5,000 for that reactivation and planning work. SHRABs that are already active may request up to $20,000 to carry out activities aligned with their current strategic plan. On top of that, active SHRABs may also request up to $50,000 in additional funds to support regrants or collaborative projects; these supplemental funds are competitive and depend on available funding. Taken together, the listed award floor is $5,000 and the award ceiling is $70,000.
Cost sharing is required. The Commission will cover up to 50 percent of total project costs, so the applicant must provide the remaining share. The non-federal share can be made up of direct or indirect expenses and can include in-kind contributions, non-federal third-party contributions (including contributions from subgrantees), and any program income earned directly by the project.
Eligibility is narrow and focused on statewide archival leadership. These grants are awarded only to SHRABs in each state, or to the state agency responsible for the SHRAB (most often the state archives). The announcement also allows another state agency or a nonprofit partner, such as a foundation or university, to apply on behalf of the designated state agency. For this program, "states" also includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories. The opportunity listing also notes eligible applicant categories more broadly (state governments, certain nonprofits, and institutions of higher education), but the controlling requirement is that the application must be submitted by or on behalf of the designated SHRAB authority for that jurisdiction.
Key listing details include Funding Opportunity Number SNAP 09, CFDA 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants), and an activity area tied to humanities/cultural affairs. The posting dates in the notice show it was posted December 12, 2008, created December 18, 2008, with an original closing date of March 2, 2009 and a current closing date of March 6, 2009, and an archive date of April 5, 2009. Applicants are directed to review the full grant announcement and NHPRC rules under the "Administering an NHPRC Grant" section before applying. For access issues with the full announcement, the contact listed is David Davis, Grants Workflow Information Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
State and National Archival Partnership Grants (SNAP 09) FAQs
What is the State and National Archival Partnership Grants (SNAP 09) program?
SNAP 09 is a discretionary grant program run by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) within the National Archives and Records Administration. Its purpose is to strengthen archives and historical records programs in every state and connect those efforts into a more coordinated national archival network.
What is the main goal of SNAP 09?
The core goal is statewide leadership, coordination, and capacity-building so historical records are preserved, managed well, and made more accessible to the public over time.
Who is this grant designed to support?
The funded work centers on the role of State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs) and their statewide responsibilities for archives and historical records planning, coordination, and services.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only the SHRAB in each state, or the state agency responsible for the SHRAB (most often the state archives), is eligible to receive these grants. Another state agency or a nonprofit partner (such as a foundation or university) may apply on behalf of the designated state agency.
What jurisdictions count as a "state" for this opportunity?
For SNAP 09, "states" include the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories in addition to the 50 states.
The listing mentions other applicant categories (nonprofits, universities, state governments). Does that mean any nonprofit can apply?
No. While the opportunity listing may show broader eligible applicant categories, the controlling requirement is that the application must be submitted by or on behalf of the designated SHRAB authority for that jurisdiction.
What kinds of projects or activities can be funded?
Funded projects can support statewide archival services and leadership activities, including professional development and training for records and archives staff; public information and outreach about records programs; and other activities that carry out a state strategic plan for historical records.
Can the grant support a regrant (mini-grants) program within a state?
Yes. The grants can support SHRAB-run regrant programs where the board (or administering state entity) operates a competitive mini-grants program for eligible archives, manuscript repositories, and related organizations within the state.
Does SNAP 09 support collaborative or multi-party work?
Yes. Collaboration is a major emphasis, and applicants may propose joint projects with partners to address shared problems, leverage shared opportunities, or work across a consortium of state archives or other stakeholders.
Are planning, assessment, or evaluation activities eligible?
Yes. The program supports assessment and planning activities such as evaluating the overall health of archival and records programs, examining records conditions, identifying challenges faced by records keepers and users, and implementing strategies to address urgent needs.
Can grant funds be used for convening, meetings, or public forums?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly encourages convening and coordination work, including meetings and public forums on statewide or national issues, and participation in national archival organizations.
How many awards does NHPRC expect to make?
NHPRC expected to make up to 56 awards under this opportunity.
What is the typical award size for the basic grant?
Basic grants typically range from $5,000 to $20,000.
How long is the project period for the basic grant?
Basic grants are described as supporting projects lasting 18 months.
What is the minimum amount that can be requested?
The listed award floor is $5,000.
When should an applicant request the minimum $5,000 amount?
If a SHRAB needs to restart operations and create, update, or revise its strategic plan, the announcement indicates applicants should request the minimum $5,000 for that reactivation and planning work.
How much can an active SHRAB request under the basic grant component?
SHRABs that are already active may 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 $50,000 in additional, competitive supplemental funds to support regrants or collaborative projects, subject to available funding.
What is the maximum possible award amount?
The listed award ceiling is $70,000 (basic plus potential supplemental funds).
Is cost sharing (matching funds) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required for SNAP 09.
What percentage of project costs will NHPRC cover?
The Commission will cover up to 50 percent of total project costs.
What can count toward the required non-federal share?
The non-federal share can be made up of direct or indirect expenses and can include in-kind contributions, non-federal third-party contributions (including contributions from subgrantees), and any program income earned directly by the project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SNAP 09.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants).
What is the general activity area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to humanities and cultural affairs.
What were the key dates shown in the listing?
The notice shows it was posted on December 12, 2008 and created on December 18, 2008. It lists an original closing date of March 2, 2009, a current closing date of March 6, 2009, and an archive date of April 5, 2009.
Where are applicants directed to look for rules and requirements?
Applicants are directed to review the full grant announcement and NHPRC rules under the "Administering an NHPRC Grant" section before applying.
Who should be contacted if there are access issues with the full grant announcement?
The contact listed for access issues is David Davis, Grants Workflow Information Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
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