Opportunity Information: Apply for PARTNERSHIP 201209
Apply for PARTNERSHIP 201209
- 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)" 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 Jun 1, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 6, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $700,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 56 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- These SNAP grants are awarded only to 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. 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 reviewed.
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Opportunity Summary:
The State and National Archival Partnership (SNAP) is a discretionary grant opportunity run through the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) via the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). Its core purpose is to strengthen archival and historical records programs in every state and, taken together, to help build a coordinated national archival network. In practical terms, the program is designed to support statewide leadership, planning, coordination, and capacity-building so that archives and records programs are better equipped to preserve historically valuable records and improve access for researchers and the public.
SNAP funding is awarded specifically to State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs), or to the state agency responsible for the SHRAB (most often the state archives). While the grants are targeted to SHRABs, the applicant of record can sometimes be another state agency or a nonprofit partner such as a foundation or university if it is acting on behalf of the designated state agency. Eligibility also extends to U.S. states as well as the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories. A key compliance requirement is that applicant organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before applying and must keep that registration active throughout the submission and award period. Applicants also need a valid DUNS number included with the application; applications that do not meet eligibility requirements are not reviewed.
The activities SNAP supports are broad but clearly focused on statewide impact and network-building. SHRABs can use funds to provide statewide archival services, which may include professional education and training for records and archives staff, public information efforts that raise awareness of records programs, and other services tied to implementing the state’s archival or historical records plan. Another major allowable use is operating re-grant or subgrant programs within a state, where the SHRAB runs a competitive or structured grants process for eligible archives, manuscript repositories, and related organizations, helping spread capacity and improve preservation and access at the local and regional level. SNAP also encourages collaboration, both within a state and across a consortium of states, especially when multiple institutions face the same challenges or can benefit from shared solutions.
A central expectation of the program is that states actively assess and improve the overall health of their archival and records landscape. That includes evaluating conditions of records, identifying risks and preservation needs, understanding user and stakeholder challenges, and developing strategies and programs that address urgent archival issues. SNAP funds can support meetings, convenings, and public forums focused on statewide or national archival topics, helping SHRABs gather input, coordinate priorities, and keep the field engaged. Participation in national archival organizations is also included, reflecting the program’s emphasis on strengthening the national archival network rather than keeping efforts isolated within individual states.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PARTNERSHIP 201209) listed an estimated total program funding amount of $700,000, with an anticipated 56 awards. The award ceiling was $70,000 and the award floor was listed as $0, signaling that awards could vary and that a proposal might request a smaller amount depending on the scope of work. The CFDA number associated with the program is 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants). The program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources according to the full announcement’s requirements. The opportunity was posted June 1, 2012, with an original and current closing date of September 6, 2012, and an archive date of October 5, 2012.
For applicants needing help or access to the complete announcement and required forms, the notice points to an additional information link to the full grant announcement and provides a program contact: Jeff de la Concepcion, Grant Program Specialist, at 202-357-5022 or Jeff.delaconcepcion@nara.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): State and National Archival Partnership (SNAP)
What is the State and National Archival Partnership (SNAP) grant program?
SNAP is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). Its purpose is to strengthen archival and historical records programs in every state and, collectively, help build a coordinated national archival network.
What is the main goal of SNAP funding?
The program is designed to support statewide leadership, planning, coordination, and capacity-building so that archives and records programs are better equipped to preserve historically valuable records and improve access for researchers and the public.
Who is SNAP funding awarded to?
SNAP funding is awarded specifically to State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs), or to the state agency responsible for the SHRAB (most often the state archives).
Can an entity other than a SHRAB be the applicant of record?
Yes. While the grants are targeted to SHRABs, the applicant of record can sometimes be another state agency or a nonprofit partner (such as a foundation or university) if it is acting on behalf of the designated state agency.
Which locations are eligible to participate in SNAP?
Eligibility extends to U.S. states as well as the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories.
What registration requirements apply before submitting an application?
Applicant organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) before applying and must keep that registration active throughout the submission and award period.
Is a DUNS number required for SNAP applications?
Yes. Applicants need a valid DUNS number included with the application.
What happens if an application does not meet eligibility requirements?
Applications that do not meet eligibility requirements are not reviewed.
What types of activities can SNAP funds support?
SNAP supports activities with statewide impact and network-building goals. Examples include providing statewide archival services, professional education and training for records and archives staff, public information efforts that raise awareness of records programs, and other services tied to implementing the state’s archival or historical records plan.
Can SNAP funds be used to run a re-grant or subgrant program within a state?
Yes. A major allowable use is operating re-grant or subgrant programs within a state, where the SHRAB runs a competitive or structured grants process for eligible archives, manuscript repositories, and related organizations.
Why does SNAP support re-grant/subgrant programs?
These programs help spread capacity and improve preservation and access at the local and regional level by supporting eligible organizations through a statewide program.
Does SNAP encourage collaboration across institutions or states?
Yes. SNAP encourages collaboration within a state and across a consortium of states, particularly when multiple institutions face similar challenges or can benefit from shared solutions.
What is a central expectation of the SNAP program for participating states?
A central expectation is that states actively assess and improve the overall health of their archival and records landscape. This includes evaluating conditions of records, identifying risks and preservation needs, understanding user and stakeholder challenges, and developing strategies and programs that address urgent archival issues.
Can SNAP funds support meetings, convenings, or public forums?
Yes. SNAP funds can support meetings, convenings, and public forums focused on statewide or national archival topics to gather input, coordinate priorities, and keep the field engaged.
Is participation in national archival organizations an allowable activity under SNAP?
Yes. Participation in national archival organizations is included, reflecting SNAP’s emphasis on strengthening a national archival network rather than keeping efforts isolated within individual states.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this SNAP notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PARTNERSHIP 201209.
What CFDA number is associated with SNAP?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants).
What was the estimated total program funding amount and number of awards?
The notice listed an estimated total program funding amount of $700,000 with an anticipated 56 awards.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling was $70,000.
What does it mean that the award floor was listed as $0?
The award floor of $0 signals that awards could vary and that a proposal might request a smaller amount depending on the scope of work.
Does SNAP require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The program requires cost sharing or matching, meaning applicants should plan to contribute non-federal resources according to the full announcement’s requirements.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted June 1, 2012. The original and current closing date was September 6, 2012. The archive date was October 5, 2012.
Where can applicants find the complete announcement and required forms?
The notice points to an additional information link to the full grant announcement and required forms.
Who is the program contact for questions about SNAP?
The program contact listed is Jeff de la Concepcion, Grant Program Specialist. Phone: 202-357-5022. Email: Jeff.delaconcepcion@nara.gov.
Which federal agencies are connected to administering SNAP?
The opportunity is run through the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) via the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).
What kinds of outcomes is SNAP intended to improve for the public and researchers?
SNAP is intended to improve the preservation of historically valuable records and enhance access to those records for researchers and the public through stronger statewide archival and records programs.
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