National Historical Publications and Records Commission – Enhancing Archives and Historical Publishing Projects

This grant from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission supports projects aimed at developing new strategies and tools to enhance the preservation, public discovery, and use of historical records. Projects should focus on improving professional performance and effectiveness of archivists, documentary editors, and records managers. The commission does not fund projects related to artifacts or books. Grants range from $50,000 to $150,000 for one to three years, with up to 75% of total project costs covered. Applications should demonstrate the need for improvement, outline research methodologies, and detail plans for testing and dissemination of outcomes. Deadline for submissions is early October.

Opportunity ID: 41917

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General Information

Document Type:	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	STRATEGIES-09
Funding Opportunity Title:	Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects
Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:	–
Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
Category of Funding Activity:	Humanities
Category Explanation:	–
Expected Number of Awards:	–
Assistance Listings:	89.003 — National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes
Version:	Synopsis 1
Posted Date:	Jun 04, 2008
Last Updated Date:	–
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Oct 06, 2008
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Oct 06, 2008
Archive Date:	Nov 05, 2008
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$150,000
Award Ceiling:	$150,000
Award Floor:	$50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:	Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Individuals Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:	–

Additional Information

Agency Name:	National Archives and Records Administration
Description:	The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals to develop new strategies and tools that can improve the preservation, public discovery, or use of historical records. Projects may also focus on techniques and tools that will improve the professional performance and effectiveness of those who work with such records, such as archivists, documentary editors, and records managers. Projects concerning records may focus on methods of working with any format including born-digital records. Publishing of historical records must focus on methods of presenting archival records as primary sources. The Commission does not fund projects focused on artifacts or books. Applications must: Present evidence for the need for improvement in current methods. Demonstrate that the project staff has the skills, educational background, and experience appropriate to the project. Describe which reliable research-and-development methodologies and techniques will be used to produce practical outcomes. Describe how the applicant will test the outcomes with practitioners. Explain how the applicant will document the costs and benefits of employing the new strategies or tools. Describe how the project will publicize the results and make them available to the appropriate professions at minimal or no cost. The Commission expects to announce this opportunity twice a year, with deadlines in early June and early October. For applicants who wish to work with particular historical records or publications or who have professional development projects, please review the relevant grant announcements and then contact the Commission staff with questions about which category is most appropriate for your proposed project. A grant normally is for one to three years. The Commission expects to make one to three grants of between $50,000 and $150,000. The total amount allocated to this category is up to $150,000 during the fiscal year. Because these grants encourage the development of methods that will benefit many institutions, the NHPRC will provide up to 75% of the total project costs. Cost sharing 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.
Link to Additional Information:	Full grant announcement for Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects, including additional requirements
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: David Davis Grants Workflow & Info. Coord. Phone 202-357-5022 Email:david.davis@nara.gov

Version History

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Packages

Agency Contact Information:	David Davis Grants Workflow & Info. Coord. Phone 202-357-5022 Email: david.davis@nara.gov
Who Can Apply:	Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number	Competition ID	Competition Title	Opportunity Package ID	Opening Date	Closing Date	Actions
89.003	STRATEGIES-09	Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects	PKG00007484	Jun 04, 2008	Oct 06, 2008	View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

41917 SF424-2.0.pdf

41917 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

41917 NARANEH_Budget-1.1.pdf

41917 SF424B-1.1.pdf