Opportunity Information: Apply for STRATEGIES 10
Apply for STRATEGIES 10
- 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 Jun 16, 2009 and posted on Dec 12, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2009 There are two competitions each year in this category. Applicants may apply against either deadline. First competition Draft (optional) April 1, 2009. Final Deadline June 5, 2009. NHPRC support begins no earlier than January 1, 2010. Second competition Draft (optional) August 1, 2009. Final Deadline October 5, 2009. NHPRC support begins no earlier than July 1, 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 $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments State governments Private institutions of higher education City or township 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration, offers the "Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects" grant to support projects that create or test new methods, approaches, or practical tools that strengthen how historical records are preserved, discovered by the public, and used. The emphasis is on work that can be adopted broadly across the archives and historical editing fields, rather than projects limited to one institution's specific collection needs. Proposals can address records in any format, including born-digital materials, and can also focus on improving the day-to-day effectiveness of professionals who manage and interpret records, such as archivists, documentary editors, and records managers.
A key part of the opportunity is its focus on field-wide impact. NHPRC is looking for innovations that improve professional practice, workflows, or access systems in ways that other organizations can replicate. For historical publishing projects, the grant is specifically aimed at methods for presenting archival records as primary sources, meaning projects should be centered on editorial, technical, or methodological improvements to how archival documents are published or made accessible, not on producing traditional books or artifact-based exhibits. The program explicitly notes that it does not fund projects focused on artifacts or books, and it encourages applicants whose primary goal is working with particular historical records, publications, or professional development to review other NHPRC grant categories and consult commission staff to make sure they are applying to the most appropriate program.
Awards are typically structured for one to three years. NHPRC expects to make a small number of awards in this category, generally one to three grants per fiscal year, with individual awards usually ranging from $50,000 to $150,000. The total funding allocated for the category is up to $350,000 for the fiscal year, which signals a competitive program with limited slots and a preference for well-scoped, high-leverage projects.
Cost sharing (matching) is required. Applicants must commit a portion of total project costs through their own resources and/or third-party support. The match can include direct and indirect costs, in-kind contributions, non-federal third-party contributions, and income generated directly by the project. Because this program is designed to produce approaches that benefit many institutions, NHPRC ordinarily covers up to 75 percent of total project costs, meaning applicants should generally plan to supply about 25 percent through eligible cost-share sources.
Eligible applicants include a broad range of public and nonprofit entities, including federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local governments (including counties and cities or townships), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant in the humanities, under CFDA 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants).
The program runs two competitions each year. For the first cycle, optional draft applications are due April 1, with a final deadline of June 5, and funded work can begin no earlier than January 1 of the following year. For the second cycle, optional drafts are due August 1, with a final deadline of October 5, and project support can begin no earlier than July 1 of the following year. Applicants may submit to either deadline depending on readiness and timing.
On process details, NHPRC encourages applicants to submit an optional draft application for feedback, and these drafts should be emailed directly to Lucy Barber at lucy.barber@nara.gov. Only the final application should be submitted through Grants.gov. Applicants are also directed to review the full grant announcement and the rules governing NHPRC awards under the "Administering an NHPRC Grant" guidance to ensure compliance with requirements and procedures. For access issues or administrative help locating the full announcement, the listed contact 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 grant opportunity offered by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). It supports projects that create or test new methods, approaches, or practical tools that strengthen how historical records are preserved, discovered by the public, and used.
What kinds of projects is NHPRC looking to fund under this opportunity?
NHPRC is seeking innovations that can improve professional practice, workflows, or access systems in ways that other organizations can replicate. Projects should be designed for broad adoption across the archives and historical editing fields, not primarily to address a single institution's collection needs.
What does "field-wide impact" mean for this grant?
Field-wide impact means the work should benefit many institutions and professionals, not just the applicant. NHPRC emphasizes strategies and tools that others can adopt broadly across archives and historical publishing/editing work.
Can proposed projects focus on records in any format?
Yes. Proposals can address records in any format, including born-digital materials.
Who is this program intended to help in day-to-day work?
The program can support efforts to improve the day-to-day effectiveness of professionals who manage and interpret records, including archivists, documentary editors, and records managers.
What qualifies as an eligible historical publishing project under this grant?
For historical publishing projects, the grant is aimed at methods for presenting archival records as primary sources. Proposed work should focus on editorial, technical, or methodological improvements to how archival documents are published or made accessible.
Does this grant fund traditional books or artifact-based exhibits?
No. The program explicitly notes that it does not fund projects focused on artifacts or books, and it emphasizes approaches and tools rather than traditional book production or artifact-centered exhibits.
If my main goal is working with a particular set of historical records or a specific publication, should I apply here?
Not necessarily. The announcement encourages applicants whose primary goal is working with particular historical records, publications, or professional development to review other NHPRC grant categories and consult commission staff to confirm the best fit.
How long are awards typically funded?
Awards are typically structured for one to three years.
How many awards does NHPRC usually make in this category?
NHPRC expects to make a small number of awards in this category, generally one to three grants per fiscal year.
What is the typical award size?
Individual awards usually range from $50,000 to $150,000.
How much total funding is available for this category each fiscal year?
The total funding allocated for the category is up to $350,000 for the fiscal year.
Is this a competitive grant program?
Yes. The combination of a limited total allocation and an expectation of only one to three awards per fiscal year indicates a competitive program with limited slots.
Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. Cost sharing is required. Applicants must commit a portion of total project costs through their own resources and/or third-party support.
How much of the project cost will NHPRC typically cover?
NHPRC ordinarily covers up to 75 percent of total project costs, so applicants should generally plan to provide about 25 percent through eligible cost-share sources.
What types of contributions can count toward the required match?
The match can include direct and indirect costs, in-kind contributions, non-federal third-party contributions, and income generated directly by the project.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include public and nonprofit entities such as federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local governments (including counties and cities or townships), public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
What is the CFDA number and broad program classification for this opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant in the humanities under CFDA 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants).
How many competitions are offered each year?
The program runs two competitions each year.
What are the deadlines for the first competition cycle?
For the first cycle, optional draft applications are due April 1, and the final application deadline is June 5.
When can funded work begin for the first cycle?
For the first cycle, funded work can begin no earlier than January 1 of the following year.
What are the deadlines for the second competition cycle?
For the second cycle, optional draft applications are due August 1, and the final application deadline is October 5.
When can funded work begin for the second cycle?
For the second cycle, project support can begin no earlier than July 1 of the following year.
Are draft applications required?
No. Draft applications are optional, but NHPRC encourages applicants to submit an optional draft application for feedback.
How do I submit an optional draft application, and who receives it?
Optional draft applications should be emailed directly to Lucy Barber at lucy.barber@nara.gov.
How do I submit the final application?
Only the final application should be submitted through Grants.gov.
Where can applicants find rules and requirements for administering an award?
Applicants are directed to review the full grant announcement and the rules governing NHPRC awards under the "Administering an NHPRC Grant" guidance to ensure compliance with requirements and procedures.
Who should I contact for access issues or administrative help locating the full announcement?
The listed contact is David Davis, Grants Workflow Information Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
Who should I contact to help ensure I am applying to the most appropriate NHPRC program?
The announcement encourages consulting commission staff, and it provides Lucy Barber as the point of contact for optional draft submissions at lucy.barber@nara.gov.
Can I choose which competition deadline to apply to?
Yes. Applicants may submit to either deadline depending on readiness and timing.
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