Opportunity Information: Apply for STRATEGIES 201006
Apply for STRATEGIES 201006
- 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 8, 2009 and posted on Dec 8, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 3, 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: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private 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 (NARA), is offering discretionary grant funding for projects that strengthen the preservation and public use of Americas documentary heritage. The focus of this opportunity is not on supporting routine archival work at a single repository, but on backing projects that create or test new strategies, methods, or practical tools that others can adopt to better preserve historical records, help the public discover them, or make them more usable for research and education. The program is rooted in the idea that improving access to authentic records and well-presented primary sources supports understanding of democracy, history, and culture.
Competitive proposals are expected to produce results that matter beyond one institution or one state. In other words, the deliverables should be broadly reusable, scalable, or replicable, such as shared workflows, standards-based approaches, software or templates, training models, guidance for born-digital stewardship, or other solutions that can be applied across multiple organizations. If an applicant proposes a project that is mainly within a single state, the narrative must clearly explain why the states State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) cannot manage the project; if that explanation is missing or cannot be confirmed during staff review, the application is considered ineligible. Projects may address records in any format, and the announcement explicitly recognizes born-digital records as within scope. For publishing-oriented efforts, the emphasis must be on methods for presenting archival records as primary sources, rather than producing conventional books or artifact-centered outputs. The Commission specifically notes it does not fund projects focused on artifacts or books.
Awards are typically structured for one to three years. NHPRC anticipates making about one to three awards in this category, generally ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 each, with up to $350,000 total allocated for the competition. There are two competitions per year in this category; for this posting, the application deadline listed is June 3, 2010, and the agency notes that an additional round would be announced in June 2010 with a separate deadline of October 7, 2010, allowing applicants to choose which deadline to target.
Eligibility is broad across public and nonprofit sectors and includes 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), city or township governments, county governments, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and both public and private institutions of higher education. The CFDA number associated with the program is 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants), and the activity category is listed under Humanities (with cultural affairs referenced).
A key financial condition is required cost sharing (matching). Applicants must contribute toward the total cost of the project through a combination of allowable sources, which may include direct or indirect costs, in-kind contributions, non-federal third-party contributions, and income generated directly by the project. NHPRC will cover no more than 75 percent of total project costs, meaning at least 25 percent must come from the applicant and/or partners. In addition, recipients must acknowledge NHPRC support in any publications or products that result from the grant. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact is David Davis, Grants Workflow Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What agency is offering this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), which is part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).
What is the main purpose of this NHPRC funding?
The funding supports projects that strengthen the preservation of and public use of America's documentary heritage, especially work that improves how authentic historical records can be preserved, discovered, and used for research and education.
What kinds of projects is NHPRC looking for in this category?
NHPRC is looking for projects that create or test new strategies, methods, or practical tools that other organizations can adopt. Competitive projects are expected to produce broadly reusable, scalable, or replicable deliverables that extend beyond one institution or one state.
Is routine archival work at a single repository supported?
No. The focus is not on supporting routine archival work at a single repository. The emphasis is on approaches, methods, and tools that others can use.
What does NHPRC mean by outcomes that matter beyond one institution or one state?
It means the results should be designed for broader adoption. Examples mentioned in the announcement include shared workflows, standards-based approaches, software or templates, training models, guidance for born-digital stewardship, or other solutions applicable across multiple organizations.
Can projects focused mainly within a single state apply?
Yes, but there is a specific eligibility condition: if the project is mainly within a single state, the application narrative must clearly explain why the state's State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) cannot manage the project.
What happens if a single-state proposal does not explain why the SHRAB cannot manage the project?
The application is considered ineligible if that explanation is missing or if it cannot be confirmed during NHPRC staff review.
Are born-digital records eligible under this opportunity?
Yes. The announcement explicitly recognizes born-digital records as within scope, and it also notes guidance for born-digital stewardship as an example of broadly reusable deliverables.
Are records in any format eligible?
Yes. Projects may address records in any format.
Does NHPRC fund publishing projects?
Publishing-oriented efforts may be supported if the emphasis is on methods for presenting archival records as primary sources. The focus is not on producing conventional books or artifact-centered outputs.
Does NHPRC fund projects focused on artifacts or books?
No. The Commission specifically notes it does not fund projects focused on artifacts or books.
How long are grants typically funded for?
Awards are typically structured for one to three years.
What is the typical award size for this competition?
NHPRC anticipates awards generally ranging from $50,000 to $150,000 for this category.
How many awards does NHPRC expect to make?
NHPRC anticipates making about one to three awards in this category.
What is the total amount allocated for this competition?
Up to $350,000 total is allocated for the competition.
How many competitions are offered each year in this category?
There are two competitions per year in this category.
What is the application deadline for this posting?
The application deadline listed for this posting is June 3, 2010.
Is there another deadline later in the year?
Yes. The agency notes an additional round would be announced in June 2010 with a separate deadline of October 7, 2010, allowing applicants to choose which deadline to target.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), city or township governments, county governments, state governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and both public and private institutions of higher education.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are eligible.
Are 501(c)(3) nonprofits eligible?
Yes. 501(c)(3) nonprofits are eligible, with the stated exception of institutions of higher education in that specific nonprofit category listing.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants).
What is the activity/category area for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed under Humanities, with cultural affairs referenced.
Is cost sharing (matching) required?
Yes. Cost sharing (matching) is required.
What is the required match level?
NHPRC will cover no more than 75 percent of total project costs, so at least 25 percent must come from the applicant and/or partners.
What sources can be used to meet the cost share requirement?
The announcement states cost sharing may include allowable sources such as direct or indirect costs, in-kind contributions, non-federal third-party contributions, and income generated directly by the project.
Does NHPRC require acknowledgment of its support?
Yes. Recipients must acknowledge NHPRC support in any publications or products that result from the grant.
Who can be contacted if there are access issues with the full announcement?
The listed contact is David Davis, Grants Workflow Coordinator, at 202-357-5022.
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