Opportunity Information: Apply for STATE 201606
Apply for STATE 201606
- The NARA in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Board Programming Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 89.003.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 23, 2015 and posted on Nov 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2016. (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 $80,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 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, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The State Board Programming Grants opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program run by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). It is designed to strengthen the national archival infrastructure by supporting work led by State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs). The central aim is to help state boards expand public access to historical records, increase citizen engagement with those records, and create meaningful learning and professional development opportunities for students, community members, and working archivists.
Funding is intended for practical, statewide programming that improves how people discover, use, and learn from historical records. Supported activities include educational and outreach efforts such as workshops, training sessions, and public programs that encourage citizens and students to engage with archival materials. The program also supports state-based regrant programs and scholarship initiatives that help organizations and individuals improve access to historical records. In addition, SHRABs may use funds to collaborate with archives and other partner organizations to tackle shared statewide challenges or opportunities, including multi-state or consortium efforts among state archives. Another eligible use is convening or participating in meetings and public forums that address major archival issues at the state or national level. Applicants are expected to review NHPRC restrictions under its published "What We Do and Do Not Fund" guidance, since proposals made up entirely of ineligible activities will not move forward for consideration.
Awards are available in two formats: a one-year grant of up to $40,000 or a two-year grant of up to $80,000. The program anticipated making around 25 awards, with total program funding of up to $650,000. Projects were planned to begin no earlier than January 1, 2017. Recipients must also acknowledge NHPRC support in any publicity, publications, or products created with grant assistance.
Eligibility is limited and is primarily reserved for the SHRAB in each state or the state agency responsible for the SHRAB, which is typically the state archives. However, another state agency or an eligible nonprofit entity such as a foundation or university may apply if it is acting on behalf of the designated state agency. For purposes of this program, "states" include the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories. The opportunity listing also identifies eligible applicant types more broadly as state governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), and other applicants as clarified in the eligibility guidance.
Cost sharing is required. NHPRC will cover no more than 75 percent of total direct project costs under this grant category, meaning the applicant must contribute the remaining share. Importantly, NHPRC funds cannot be used for indirect costs under the applicable federal regulation (2 CFR 2600.101). Applicants may count a range of contributions toward the required match, including direct and indirect expenses paid by the applicant, in-kind support, non-federal third-party contributions, and program income earned directly by the project. While indirect costs cannot be charged to the federal portion, they may be listed as part of the applicant's cost-sharing contribution.
Administrative requirements include having an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting an application and maintaining that registration throughout the application and award process. A valid DUNS number must be included in the application materials. Submission must be complete to be considered, including Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance), Standard Form 424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs), a project narrative and summary, supplementary materials, and a detailed budget. Applications that are incomplete or ineligible are not reviewed. The opportunity referenced a closing date of June 15, 2016, under Funding Opportunity Number STATE 201606, CFDA 89.003, within the Humanities activity area (noted as Cultural Affairs in CFDA).
State Board Programming Grants (NHPRC/NARA) - FAQs
What is the State Board Programming Grants program?
The State Board Programming Grants opportunity is a discretionary federal grant program administered by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). It is intended to strengthen the national archival infrastructure through work led by State Historical Records Advisory Boards (SHRABs).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The central aim is to help state boards expand public access to historical records, increase citizen engagement with those records, and create meaningful learning and professional development opportunities for students, community members, and working archivists.
Who is this funding meant to support?
This funding is designed for practical, statewide programming led by SHRABs (or the state agency responsible for the SHRAB). It supports efforts that improve how people discover, use, and learn from historical records across a state (or equivalent jurisdiction).
What kinds of activities are supported?
Supported activities include practical, statewide programming that improves access to and engagement with historical records, such as:
- Educational and outreach efforts (workshops, training sessions, public programs) that encourage citizens and students to engage with archival materials
- State-based regrant programs
- Scholarship initiatives that help organizations and individuals improve access to historical records
- Collaborations with archives and partner organizations to address statewide challenges or opportunities (including multi-state or consortium efforts among state archives)
- Convening or participating in meetings and public forums that address major archival issues at the state or national level
Are there restrictions on what can be funded?
Yes. Applicants are expected to review NHPRC restrictions under its published "What We Do and Do Not Fund" guidance. Proposals that are made up entirely of ineligible activities will not move forward for consideration.
What award sizes and project periods are available?
Awards are available in two formats:
- One-year grants of up to $40,000
- Two-year grants of up to $80,000
How many awards were anticipated and what was the total program funding?
The program anticipated making around 25 awards, with total program funding of up to $650,000.
When could projects begin?
Projects were planned to begin no earlier than January 1, 2017.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited and primarily reserved for the State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) in each state or the state agency responsible for the SHRAB (typically the state archives).
Can an organization apply on behalf of the SHRAB or designated state agency?
Yes. Another state agency or an eligible nonprofit entity (such as a foundation or university) may apply if it is acting on behalf of the designated state agency.
What jurisdictions are treated as "states" for this opportunity?
For purposes of this program, "states" include the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories.
What types of applicants are identified as eligible in the listing?
The opportunity identifies eligible applicant types more broadly as state governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, nonprofits with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions), and other applicants as clarified in the eligibility guidance. However, the program notes that eligibility is primarily reserved for SHRABs or the state agency responsible for them.
Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required. Under this grant category, NHPRC will cover no more than 75 percent of total direct project costs, meaning the applicant must contribute the remaining share.
Can NHPRC funds be used for indirect costs?
No. NHPRC funds cannot be used for indirect costs under the applicable federal regulation (2 CFR 2600.101).
Can indirect costs still be included in the project budget in some way?
Yes. While indirect costs cannot be charged to the federal portion, they may be listed as part of the applicant's cost-sharing contribution.
What types of contributions can count toward the required match?
Applicants may count a range of contributions toward the required cost share, including direct and indirect expenses paid by the applicant, in-kind support, non-federal third-party contributions, and program income earned directly by the project.
What registrations and identifiers are required before applying?
Applicants must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting an application and must maintain that registration throughout the application and award process. A valid DUNS number must be included in the application materials.
What application forms and materials are required?
To be considered complete, submissions must include:
- Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Standard Form 424B (Assurances for Non-Construction Programs)
- A project narrative and summary
- Supplementary materials
- A detailed budget
What happens if an application is incomplete or ineligible?
Applications that are incomplete or ineligible are not reviewed.
Is there an obligation to acknowledge NHPRC support?
Yes. Recipients must acknowledge NHPRC support in any publicity, publications, or products created with grant assistance.
What was the funding opportunity number and CFDA number?
The opportunity referenced Funding Opportunity Number STATE 201606 and CFDA 89.003.
What activity area was associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was within the Humanities activity area and was noted as Cultural Affairs in CFDA.
What was the closing date listed for this opportunity?
The opportunity referenced a closing date of June 15, 2016.
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