Opportunity Information: Apply for SNAP 201003
Apply for SNAP 201003
- 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 (SNAP) 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 Jun 5, 2009 and posted on Jun 5, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 4, 2010. (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: 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.
- Grants in this category are awarded only to State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRAB) 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. Ineligible applications will not be reviewed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The State and National Archival Partnership (SNAP) Grants program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) within the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Its main purpose is to strengthen archival and historical records programs in every state and, by doing so, help build a more connected national archival network. In practical terms, the program supports the work of State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs) so they can improve statewide capacity for preserving, managing, and providing access to historical records.
Funding is directed specifically at SHRAB-led efforts that improve archival services and coordination across a state. Supported activities include offering professional education and training, improving public information and outreach about records and archival programs, and carrying out other work that implements a state archival or records plan. The program also encourages SHRABs to operate or oversee regrant programs that provide funding to eligible archives, manuscript repositories, and similar organizations within the state. Another major focus is collaboration: boards can partner with other organizations to tackle shared problems or take advantage of shared opportunities either within one state or through multi-state consortia. SNAP funding can also be used to assess the overall health of archival and records programs statewide, evaluate the condition of records, identify key challenges and opportunities for both records keepers and users, and then put strategies in place to address urgent archival issues. Convening and coordination are part of the scope as well, including holding meetings and public forums on statewide or national archival topics and participating in national archival organizations.
The program anticipates making up to 56 awards. A basic SNAP grant can provide up to $20,000 for an 18-month project. There is a smaller funding track for rebuilding capacity where it is needed: projects specifically aimed at reactivating a SHRAB and developing or revising its strategic plan are capped at $5,000. For boards that are already active, SNAP supports work aligned with the board's current strategic plan, again up to $20,000. In addition to the basic award, active SHRABs may request up to $50,000 in supplemental funds for regrants or collaborative projects, but these add-on funds are competitive and depend on the availability of appropriations. Overall, the posted award ceiling is $70,000, which reflects the maximum possible combination of base and supplemental funding.
Eligibility is narrow and program-specific. Only the SHRAB in each state (or the state agency responsible for that SHRAB, typically the state archives) can receive these grants. If needed, another state agency or a qualifying nonprofit partner, such as a foundation or a university, may apply on behalf of the designated state agency. The program defines "states" broadly to include the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories. Applications that do not meet this SHRAB-based eligibility requirement are considered ineligible and will not be reviewed. While the general applicant categories listed include state governments, public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits, they only fit if they are acting on behalf of the designated SHRAB authority. The opportunity also has a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds.
Administratively, this opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number SNAP 201003 and CFDA 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants), with the activity area categorized under Humanities (with a cultural affairs alignment). The announcement was posted June 5, 2009, and the application deadline for this cycle was March 4, 2010 (with an archive date of April 3, 2010). For access issues related to the full announcement, the listed contact is David Davis, Grants Workflow Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
State and National Archival Partnership (SNAP) Grants - FAQs
What is the SNAP Grants program?
The State and National Archival Partnership (SNAP) Grants program is a discretionary federal grant opportunity run by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) within the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Its purpose is to strengthen archival and historical records programs in every state and help build a more connected national archival network.
What is the main goal of SNAP funding?
The main goal is to support State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs) in improving statewide capacity to preserve, manage, and provide access to historical records, while also improving coordination of archival services across a state.
Who administers SNAP grants?
SNAP is administered by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), which operates within the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
What kinds of activities can SNAP funds support?
SNAP funds support SHRAB-led efforts that improve archival services and statewide coordination. Supported activities include professional education and training, public information and outreach about records and archival programs, and other work that implements a state archival or records plan.
Can SNAP funds be used for training and professional development?
Yes. The program specifically lists offering professional education and training as an eligible type of supported activity.
Can SNAP funds be used for public outreach and awareness?
Yes. Improving public information and outreach about records and archival programs is within the scope of supported activities.
Does the program support implementing a state archival or records plan?
Yes. SNAP supports work that implements a state archival or records plan, including coordination and capacity-building actions tied to that plan.
Does SNAP encourage regrant programs within a state?
Yes. The program encourages SHRABs to operate or oversee regrant programs that provide funding to eligible archives, manuscript repositories, and similar organizations within the state.
Can a SHRAB partner with other organizations on SNAP-funded work?
Yes. Collaboration is a major focus. SHRABs can partner with other organizations to address shared problems or take advantage of shared opportunities, either within one state or through multi-state consortia.
Can SNAP funding support statewide assessments of archival and records programs?
Yes. SNAP funds can be used to assess the overall health of archival and records programs statewide, evaluate record conditions, identify challenges and opportunities for both records keepers and users, and implement strategies to address urgent archival issues.
Are meetings, forums, and coordination activities allowed?
Yes. Convening and coordination are included in scope, such as holding meetings and public forums on statewide or national archival topics and participating in national archival organizations.
How many awards does the program anticipate making?
The program anticipates making up to 56 awards.
How much funding is available for a basic SNAP grant?
A basic SNAP grant can provide up to $20,000 for an 18-month project.
What is the project period for a basic SNAP grant?
The basic SNAP grant supports an 18-month project period.
Is there a smaller funding track for rebuilding capacity?
Yes. There is a rebuilding-capacity track for projects aimed at reactivating a SHRAB and developing or revising its strategic plan, capped at $5,000.
What types of projects qualify for the $5,000 rebuilding-capacity track?
This smaller track is specifically for efforts to reactivate a SHRAB and to develop or revise the board's strategic plan.
What funding is available for already-active SHRABs?
For boards that are already active, SNAP supports work aligned with the board's current strategic plan, up to $20,000 (the basic SNAP grant amount).
Are supplemental funds available beyond the basic award?
Yes. Active SHRABs may request up to $50,000 in supplemental funds for regrants or collaborative projects.
Are supplemental funds guaranteed?
No. Supplemental funds are competitive and depend on the availability of appropriations.
What is the maximum possible award amount under this opportunity?
The posted award ceiling is $70,000, which reflects the maximum possible combination of base funding and supplemental funding.
Who is eligible to apply for SNAP grants?
Only the State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) in each state, or the state agency responsible for that SHRAB (typically the state archives), can receive these grants.
Can an organization apply on behalf of the designated state agency or SHRAB authority?
Yes. If needed, another state agency or a qualifying nonprofit partner (such as a foundation or a university) may apply on behalf of the designated state agency.
What happens if an application does not meet the SHRAB-based eligibility requirement?
Applications that do not meet the SHRAB-based eligibility requirement are considered ineligible and will not be reviewed.
How does the program define "states" for eligibility purposes?
The program defines "states" broadly to include the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories.
Do the general applicant categories (state government, universities, nonprofits) automatically qualify?
No. While the opportunity lists applicant categories such as state governments, public/state-controlled institutions of higher education, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits, they are only eligible if they are acting on behalf of the designated SHRAB authority.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this SNAP announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is SNAP 201003.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant program?
The CFDA number is 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants).
How is the activity area categorized?
The activity area is categorized under Humanities, with an alignment to cultural affairs.
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the deadline for this cycle?
This announcement was posted on June 5, 2009. The application deadline for this cycle was March 4, 2010, and the archive date was April 3, 2010.
Who is the contact for access issues related to the full announcement?
The listed contact is David Davis, Grants Workflow Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
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