Opportunity Information: Apply for STRATEGIES 08
Apply for STRATEGIES 08
- The National Archives and Records Administration in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects" 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 7, 2007 and posted on Dec 7, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration, aimed at strengthening how the United States preserves, finds, and uses its documentary heritage. The program is framed around the idea that records and documentary sources are essential to understanding American democracy, history, and culture, and it specifically supports work that can move the archival and documentary editing fields forward in practical, field-ready ways.
The core purpose of the grant is to fund the development of new strategies, methods, or tools that improve one or more of the following: preservation of historical records, public discovery of those records, or public and professional use of them. Projects can also focus on improving the performance and effectiveness of professionals who handle records, including archivists, documentary editors, and records managers. The opportunity is not limited to one media type; applicants may propose methods relevant to any format, including born-digital records. For publishing-related projects, the emphasis must be on better ways to present archival records as primary sources, rather than producing conventional books or focusing on museum artifacts. In other words, the program is about improving the practice and infrastructure of archives and documentary publishing, not collecting artifacts or creating book-centered products.
Applications are expected to be evidence-driven and methodical. NHPRC requires applicants to show why current approaches need improvement and to back that claim with clear evidence. Proposals must also demonstrate that the project team has the right expertise and experience to complete the work, and they need to spell out which research and development methods will be used to produce practical outcomes. A key expectation is real-world testing: applicants must explain how they will evaluate or test the resulting tools or strategies with practitioners, not just in theory. In addition, proposals must address how the project will document the costs and benefits of adopting the new approach, which signals an interest in outcomes that organizations can realistically implement and sustain. Finally, applicants must describe how they will share results broadly and make them available to the relevant professional communities at minimal or no cost, emphasizing dissemination and field-wide impact rather than proprietary or limited-access deliverables.
The funding instrument is a grant under CFDA 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants), with a cost-sharing or matching requirement. The award ceiling is $150,000, and the award floor is listed as $0. The posted and creation date for this round were December 7, 2007, with an application deadline of June 2, 2008, and an archive date of August 2, 2008. NHPRC noted that it expected to announce this opportunity twice during the year, with another round anticipated in Fall 2008.
Eligibility is broad and includes state, county, city or township governments; federally recognized tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that category); private individuals; and other public/state-controlled higher education entities. For applicants whose goals are more about working with specific bodies of historical records, producing particular documentary editions, or conducting professional development projects, NHPRC directs them to review other category-specific announcements on the NHPRC website and to contact commission staff to confirm the best fit. The listed contact for access issues and related assistance is David Davis, Grants Workflow Information Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects" grant?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration. It is designed to strengthen how the United States preserves, finds, and uses its documentary heritage by supporting practical, field-ready improvements for archives and documentary publishing.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to fund the development of new strategies, methods, or tools that improve at least one of the following areas: (1) preservation of historical records, (2) public discovery of those records, or (3) public and professional use of those records. Projects may also focus on improving the performance and effectiveness of professionals who work with records, including archivists, documentary editors, and records managers.
What kinds of outcomes is NHPRC looking for?
NHPRC is looking for practical outcomes that can move the archival and documentary editing fields forward in real-world settings. The opportunity emphasizes strategies and tools that can be tested with practitioners, documented in terms of costs and benefits, and shared broadly with relevant professional communities at minimal or no cost.
Does the grant only support certain types of records or media formats?
No. The opportunity is not limited to a single media type. Applicants may propose strategies or methods relevant to any format, including born-digital records.
How does NHPRC define "historical publishing" for this program?
For publishing-related projects, the emphasis must be on better ways to present archival records as primary sources. The program is oriented toward improving practice and infrastructure for archival and documentary publishing rather than producing conventional books.
Are conventional book projects a fit for this opportunity?
Not based on the description provided. The program is about improving methods and tools for presenting archival records as primary sources, not producing conventional book-centered products.
Are museum artifact-focused projects supported?
This opportunity is not described as supporting the collection of artifacts or museum artifact-centered work. It is focused on archives, historical records, and documentary sources, and on improving the strategies and tools used to preserve, discover, and use those materials.
What does NHPRC mean by "evidence-driven" applications?
Applications are expected to clearly explain why current approaches need improvement and to support that claim with clear evidence. The proposal should also spell out the research and development methods the project will use to produce practical results.
What level of project planning and methodology does NHPRC expect?
NHPRC expects proposals to be methodical. Applicants must describe which research and development methods will be used and how those methods will lead to practical, field-ready outcomes rather than purely theoretical conclusions.
Is real-world testing or evaluation required?
Yes. A key expectation is real-world testing. Applicants must explain how they will evaluate or test the resulting tools or strategies with practitioners, not just describe them in theory.
Do applicants need to address implementation considerations like costs and benefits?
Yes. Proposals must address how the project will document the costs and benefits of adopting the new approach, signaling a focus on outcomes that organizations can realistically implement and sustain.
What are the expectations for sharing project results?
Applicants must describe how they will share results broadly and make them available to relevant professional communities at minimal or no cost. The emphasis is on dissemination and field-wide impact rather than proprietary or limited-access deliverables.
What agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration.
What is the CFDA number for this grant program?
The funding instrument is a grant under CFDA 89.003, titled "National Historical Publications and Records Grants."
Is there a matching or cost-sharing requirement?
Yes. This opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $150,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
The award floor is listed as $0.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state, county, city, or township governments; federally recognized tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that nonprofit category); private individuals; and other public/state-controlled higher education entities.
Can an individual apply for this grant?
Yes. Private individuals are listed among the eligible applicants.
Can nonprofit organizations apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are eligible, excluding higher education institutions within that nonprofit category.
Can colleges and universities apply?
Yes. Public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible, and other public/state-controlled higher education entities are also listed.
Can state or local government agencies apply?
Yes. State, county, city, or township governments are included in the eligible applicant types.
Can federally recognized tribal governments apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments are included in the eligible applicant types.
What if a project is primarily about working with a specific body of historical records or producing a specific documentary edition?
NHPRC indicates that applicants whose goals focus more on specific bodies of historical records, producing particular documentary editions, or conducting professional development projects should review other category-specific announcements on the NHPRC website and contact commission staff to confirm the best fit.
Where should applicants look if this opportunity is not the best program fit?
The description directs applicants to review other category-specific announcements on the NHPRC website and to contact commission staff to confirm the best fit for their goals.
What are the key dates for this specific round (as posted)?
The posted and creation date for this round were December 7, 2007. The application deadline was June 2, 2008. The archive date was August 2, 2008.
Was NHPRC planning additional rounds of this opportunity?
Yes. NHPRC noted it expected to announce this opportunity twice during the year, with another round anticipated in Fall 2008.
Who can be contacted for access issues and related assistance?
The listed contact is David Davis, Grants Workflow Information Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
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