National Historical Publications and Records Commission State and National Archival Partnership Grants

• NHPRC State and National Archival Partnership Grants

Deadline

6 September

Objectives

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals to strengthen archives and historical records programs in each of the states and build a national archival network. The Commission awards grants to State Historical Records Advisory Boards to:

• Provide statewide archival services, including professional education, public information about records and archival programs, and other activities to implement state plans.
• Operate grant programs for eligible archives, manuscript repositories, and other organizations within a state.
• Collaborate on projects with other organizations to address common problems or shared opportunities within a state or among a consortium of state archives.
• Assess the health of archival and records programs, the conditions of records, and the challenges and opportunities facing historical records keepers and users; and to implement strategies and programs to address pressing archival issues.
• Hold meetings and public forums on statewide or national archival issues.
• Participate in national archival organizations.

Eligible fields

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.

Tenure

The NHPRC expects to award up to 56 grants in this program. Applicants may apply for outright basic grants of up to $15,000 for 12-month projects, or up to $30,000 for 24-month projects. Applicants may also apply for supplemental grants of up to $35,000 for 12-month projects, or up to $75,000 for 24-month projects. The total amount allocated for this program is up to $1,180,000.

Projects to reactivate a State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) and develop or revise the SHRAB's strategic plan should request a maximum of $5,000.

Active State Historical Records Advisory Boards may apply for a grant of up to $15,000 per year to carry out project activities aligned with their board's current strategic plan.

In addition, active SHRABs may request in their applications up to $35,000 per year in additional funds for regrants or collaborative projects. These supplemental funds will be awarded competitively, provided monies are available.

Cost sharing is required. It is the financial contribution the applicant pledges to the cost of a project. Cost sharing can include both direct and indirect expenses, in-kind contributions, non-Federal third-party contributions, and any income earned directly by the project. The NHPRC will provide up to 50 percent of the total project costs.

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