NARA Electronic Records Projects CFDA 89.003

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission supports projects that promote the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential to understanding our democracy, history, and culture. The Commission seeks proposals that will increase the capacity of archival repositories to create electronic records archives that preserve records of enduring historical value. The NHPRC supports efforts by archivists and records managers to meet the challenges of electronic records. Projects must involve institutions that have already established archives and records management programs. We seek applications for start-up or collaborative projects: Start-up projects: Develop the capacity of institutions to prepare to capture and preserve electronic records, through program planning; or Collaborative projects: Establish and/or improve electronic records archives by engaging in effective and innovative collaborations.
NHPRC Site Announcment
Applications are due June 7, 2012.
Most electronic records archives depend upon collaboration among archivists, record managers, and information technology specialists. Only a few organizations have all the required expertise, making training, collaboration and recruitment of new personnel essential components of electronic records archives. We strongly encourage applicants to include professional development components necessary for the success of the project. These may consist of basic or advanced electronic records and digital preservation training for archives staff, agency records managers, high level administrators, information technologists, and others. Projects in this category cannot digitize historical records. Applicants who wish to digitize records should refer to the Digitizing Historical Records announcement. In addition, projects cannot establish electronic document management systems that only manage born-digital records with limited retention periods. Applications requesting support for these activities will be considered ineligible in this program.

Award Information: A grant normally is for 1 to 3 years and up to $200,000. The Commission expects to make up to 3 grants in this category, for a total of up to $600,000.

Cost Sharing: 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.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: ELECTRONIC-201206
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: June 06, 2011
Creation Date: June 06, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 07, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 07, 2012
Archive Date: Jul 07, 2012
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Grants.gov Posting  


 
>>Read more >>

NARA Publishing Historical Records 2012 CFDA 89.003

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), supports projects that promote supports projects that promote the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential to understanding our democracy, history, and culture. This announcement is for Colonial and Early National Period Projects (those preparing publications whose documents fall predominantly prior to 1820).

NHPRC Site Announcement
Applications are due June 7, 2012.

The Commission seeks proposals to publish historical records of national significance. Projects may focus on the papers of major figures from American life or cover broad historical movements in politics, military, business, social reform, the arts, and other aspects of the national experience. The historical value of the records and their expected usefulness to broad audiences must justify the costs of the project. Grants are awarded for collecting, describing, preserving, compiling, editing, and publishing documentary source materials.

The NHPRC does not fund proposals to purchase historical records; it also does not fund proposals to publish the papers of anyone who has been deceased for fewer than ten years. Eligible Activities Include: Scholarly documentary editions in printed and bound volumes. Scholarly documentary editions in online and other formats. Image editions in online, microfilm, and other formats. Conversion of existing print and microfilm editions to electronic publications. Combinations of the above. A publishing project that has received NHPRC support can apply for a grant for a new or subsequent stage of that project.

These proposals must demonstrate that they have successfully completed the performance objectives associated with previous NHPRC grant awards. Proposals must be substantially updated, including a description of the new activities and a justification of the new budget. The applicant must describe the extent to which the project met its performance objectives under its most recent grant. Applicants not previously funded may apply for a grant to begin a historical documents publishing project. These applications are considered with other proposals and will be judged by the same criteria as others in that competition.

All applicants should be aware that the application process is highly competitive. Applicants may apply for funding up to three years. Applicants should be aware that the Commission normally awards grants on an annual basis; subsequent funding is conditioned on previous years' project performance. Award amounts ordinarily range from $20,000 to $250,000 annually. The Commission expects to make as many as 30 grants in this category.

In accordance with Federal regulations, the Commission reserves, for Federal Government purposes, a royalty-free, non-exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work and authorize others to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work that results from each grant. The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all publications and other products that result from its support.

Cost sharing is required. 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. The Commission ordinarily provides no more than 50 per cent of total project costs for Publishing Historical Records projects.

Agency Contact
Applicants are encouraged to contact Timothy Connelly, 202-357-5301, or timothy.connelly@nara.gov at the NHPRC who may:

•Advise the applicant about the review process;
•Answer questions about what activities are eligible for support;
•Supply samples of successful applications;
•Read and comment on a preliminary draft. Applicants should submit a draft at least 2 months before the deadline.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PUBLISHING-201206
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Dec 05, 2011
Creation Date: Dec 05, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 07, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 07, 2012
Archive Date: Jul 07, 2012
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $20,000
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Grants.gov Posting >>Read more >>

NARA Digitizing Historical Records 2012 CFDA 89.003

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), supports projects that promote the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential to understanding our democracy, history, and culture. The Commission seeks proposals that use cost-effective methods to digitize nationally significant historical record collections and make the digital versions freely available online.
NHPRC Site Announcement
Applications are due June 7, 2012
Projects must make use of existing holdings of historical repositories and consist of entire collections or series. The materials should already be available to the public at the archives and described so that projects can re-use existing information to serve as metadata for the digitized collection.

To make these projects as widely useful as possible for archives, historical repositories, and researchers, the applications must demonstrate:

• The national significance of the collections or records series to be digitized;
• An effective work flow that repurposes existing descriptive material, rather than creating new metadata about the records;
• Reasonable costs and standards for the project as well as sustainable preservation plans for the resulting digital records;

Well-designed plans that evaluate the use of the digitized materials and the effectiveness of the methods employed in digitizing and displaying the materials.

Projects may not use grant funds to create descriptive metadata; create edited transcriptions of the digitized materials; develop websites where people will have to pay a fee to view the images.

A grant normally is for 1 to 3 years and up to $150,000. The Commission expects to make up to 5 grants in this category, for a total of up to $400,000. The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all products that result from its support. 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.

Agency Contact
Applicants are encouraged to contact the NHPRC at 202-357-5010, or nhprc@nara.gov. Staff may:

•Advise the applicant about the review process;
•Answer questions about what activities are eligible for support;
•Supply samples of successful applications;
•Read and comment on a preliminary draft. Applicants should submit a draft at least 2 months before the deadline.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DIGITIZING-201206
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Dec 05, 2011
Creation Date: Dec 05, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 07, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 07, 2012
Archive Date: Jul 07, 2012
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Grants.gov Posting




 
>>Read more >>

NEH Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions CFDA 45.149

Preservation Assistance Grants help small and mid-sized institutions such as libraries, museums, historical societies, archival repositories, cultural organizations, town and county records offices, and colleges and universities improve their ability to preserve and care for their significant humanities collections. These may include special collections of books and journals, archives and manuscripts, prints and photographs, moving images, sound recordings, architectural and cartographic records, decorative and fine art objects, textiles, archaeological and ethnographic artifacts, furniture, historical objects and digital materials.

Applicants must draw on the knowledge of consultants whose preservation skills and experience are related to the types of collections and the nature of the acitivities that are the focus of their projects.
NEH Site Anouncement
Applications are due May 01, 2012.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 20120501-PG
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Jan 09, 2011
Creation Date: Jan 03, 2011
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 01, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 01, 2012
Archive Date: May 31, 2012
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $6,000
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number(s): 45.149 -- Promotion of the Humanities_Division of Preservation and Access
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Grants.gov Posting >>Read more >>

IMLS: 21st Century Museum Professionals CFDA 45.307

Museum professionals need high levels of knowledge and expertise as they help create public value for the communities they serve. The purpose of the 21st Century Museum Professionals Grants program is to increase the capacity of museums by improving the knowledge and skills of museum professionals in multiple institutions. Applications are due March 15, 2012.

These grants are intended to reach broad groups of museum professionals throughout a city, county, state, region, or the nation. Grants fund a wide range of activities, including the development and implementation of classes, seminars, and workshops; resources to support leadership development; collection, assessment, development, and/or dissemination of information that leads to better museum operations; activities that strengthen the use of contemporary technology tools to deliver programs and services; support for the enhancement of pre-professional training programs; and organizational support for the development of internship and fellowship programs. IMLS also welcomes proposals that promote the skills necessary to develop 21st Century communities, citizens, and workers and that encourage broad community access and participation.

IMLS Site Announcment

Document Type: Modifications to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 21MP-FY12
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Jan 09, 2012
Creation Date: Jan 09, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 15, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 15, 2012
Archive Date: Apr 14, 2012
Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Category of Funding Activity: Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)

Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $15,000
CFDA Number(s): 45.307 -- 21st Century Museum Professionals
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Museums that fulfill the eligibility criteria for museums may apply. Public or private not-forprofit agencies, organizations or associations that engage in activities designed to advance museums and the museum profession may also apply. In addition, institutions of higher education, including public and nonprofit universities are eligible.

Grants.gov Announcment >>Read more >>

IMLS: American Heritage Preservation Grants CFDA 45.303

The purpose of the American Heritage Preservation Grants program is to raise awareness and fund preservation of treasures held in small and mid-sized museums, libraries and archives that convey the essential character and experience of the United States. These artifacts can be of diverse origin, but should have significance in the heritage of the community in which they are now held. Applications are due September 16, 2010.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AHPG-FY11
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Jul 16, 2010
Creation Date: Jul 16, 2010
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 15, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 15, 2010
Archive Date: Oct 15, 2010
Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Category of Funding Activity: Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)

Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number(s): 45.303 -- Conservation Project Support
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Institutions that fulfill the general criteria may apply; see http://www.imls.gov/applicants/guidelines/ahpg_1.shtm#elig for special conditions of eligibility for this program.

American Heritage Preservation Grants Program Guidelines
>>Read more >>

NARA Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects 2010 CFDA 89.003

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), supports projects that promote the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential to understanding our democracy, history, and culture. The Commission seeks proposals to develop new strategies and tools that can improve the preservation, public discovery, or use of historical records. First round applications are due by June 3, 2010.


There are two competitions each year in this category. Applicants may apply against either deadline.

First competition:

Funding Opportunity Number: STRATEGIES-201006
•Draft (optional): April 1, 2010
•Final Deadline: June 3, 2010
NHPRC support begins no earlier than January 1, 2011.

Second competition:

Funding Opportunity Number: STRATEGIES-201010
•Draft (optional) Deadline: August 2, 2010
•Final Deadline: October 7, 2010
NHPRC support begins no earlier than July 1, 2011.

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 must anticipate results that will affect more than a single institution or a single state. If your project is focused on a single state, the proposal narrative must explain why the State Historical Records Advisory Board in your state cannot manage the proposed project. If staff review cannot confirm that the project includes the information, the application will be ineligible. 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. 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 $350,000.

The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all publications and other products that result from its support. Cost sharing is required. 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. The Commission provides no more than 75% of total project costs.

Agency Contact
Applicants are encouraged to contact Lucy Barber, Deputy Executive Director, 202-357-5306, or lucy.barber@nara.gov who may:

•Advise the applicant about the review process;
•Answer questions about what activities are eligible for support;
•Supply samples of successful applications;
•Read and comment on a preliminary draft. Applicants should submit a draft at least 2 months before the deadline.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: STRATEGIES-201006
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Dec 08, 2009
Creation Date: Dec 08, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 03, 2010
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 03, 2010
Archive Date: Jul 03, 2010
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $50,000
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/announcement/strategies.html
>>Read more >>

NARA Professional Development Grants for Archives and Historical Publishing CFDA 89.003

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals to improve the training and education of professionals in the archival and historical publishing communities. Projects can be for professional education curriculum development; for basic and advanced institutes; or research seminars. Surveys, focus groups, and other activities to understand these professions and their educational and training needs are also eligible. This program does not support requests from individuals for their own training, education, or professional advancement. Application deadline is October 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.

Optional draft applications should be emailed to Lucy Barber at lucy.barber@nara.gov. Grants.gov should only be used to submit the final application.

Award Information: A grant normally is for one to three years and up to $150,000. The Commission expects to make up to 4 grants in this category, for a total of up to $300,000 during the two competitions. Cost Sharing: 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 ordinarily provides no more than 50 percent of the total project costs for Professional Development projects. Before beginning the process, applicants should review full grant announcement (linked below) and the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PRODEV-10
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Dec 12, 2008
Creation Date: Dec 12, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 05, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 05, 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.
Archive Date: Nov 04, 2009
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Full grant announcement for Professional Development Grants for Archives and Historical Publishing
>>Read more >>

NARA Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects CFDA 89.003

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. 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. Applications are due by 10/5/2009.


There are two competitions each year in this category. Applicants may apply against either deadline.

Second competition:

Draft (optional): August 1, 2009
Final Deadline: October 5, 2009
NHPRC support begins no earlier than July 1, 2010.

Optional draft applications should be emailed to Lucy Barber at lucy.barber@nara.gov. Grants.gov should only be used to submit the final application.

Award Information: 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 $350,000 during the fiscal year.

Cost Sharing: 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. Because these grants encourage the development of methods that will benefit many institutions, the NHPRC ordinarily will provide up to 75% of the total project costs. Before beginning the process, applicants should review full grant announcement (linked below) and the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: STRATEGIES-10
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Dec 12, 2008
Creation Date: Dec 12, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 05, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 05, 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.
Archive Date: Nov 04, 2009
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $50,000
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Full grant announcement for Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects

>>Read more >>

NARA Publishing Historical Records CFDA 89.003

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals to publish historical records of national significance. Projects may focus on the papers of major figures from American life or cover broad historical movements in politics, military, business, reform movements, the arts, and other aspects of the national experience. The historical value of the records and their expected usefulness to broad audiences must justify the costs of the project. Grants are awarded for collecting, describing, preserving, compiling, editing, and publishing documentary source materials. Applications are due by 10/5/2009.


New Republic through the Modern Era (projects preparing publications whose documents fall predominantly after 1820):

Draft (optional): August 1, 2009
Final Deadline: October 5, 2009
NHPRC support begins no earlier than July 1, 2010.

Optional draft applications should be emailed to Timothy Connelly at timothy.connelly@nara.gov. Grants.gov should only be used to submit the final application.

The NHPRC does not fund proposals to purchase historical records; it also does not fund proposals to publish the papers of anyone who has been deceased for fewer than ten years.

Eligible Activities Include:
*Scholarly documentary editions in printed and bound volumes.
*Scholarly documentary editions in online, compact disc, and other formats.
*Image editions in online, compact disc, microfilm, and other formats.
*Conversion of existing print and microfilm editions to electronic publications. *Combinations of the above.

A publishing project that has received NHPRC support can apply for a grant for a new or subsequent stage of that project. These proposals must demonstrate that they have successfully completed the performance objectives associated with previous NHPRC grant awards. Proposals must be substantially updated, including a description of the new activities and a justification of the new budget. The applicant must describe the extent to which the project met its performance objectives under its most recent grant. Applicants not previously funded may apply for a grant to begin a historical documents publishing project. These applications are considered with other proposals and will be judged by the same criteria as others in that competition. All applicants should be aware that the application process is highly competitive. Award Information: Applicants may apply for funding up to three years. Applicants should be aware that the Commission normally awards grants on an annual basis; subsequent funding is conditioned on previous years' project performance/accomplishments.

Award amounts ordinarily range from $20,000 to $250,000 annually. The Commission expects to make as many as 35-40 grants in this category. In accordance with Federal regulations, the Commission reserves, for Federal Government purposes, a royalty-free, non-exclusive, and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work and authorize others to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work that results from each grant. The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all publications and other products that result from grant support.

Cost Sharing: Cost sharing is required. 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. The Commission ordinarily provides no more than 50 per cent of total project costs for Publishing Historical Records projects. Before beginning the process, applicants should review full grant announcement (linked below) and the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: PUBLISHING-10
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Dec 12, 2008
Creation Date: Dec 12, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 05, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 05, 2009 This funding category has two application deadlines: Colonial and Early National Period (projects preparing publications whose documents fall predominantly prior to 1820): Draft (optional): April 1, 2009. Final Deadline: June 5, 2009. NHPRC support begins no earlier than January 1, 2010. New Republic through the Modern Era (projects preparing publications whose documents fall predominantly after 1820): Draft (optional): August 1, 2009. Final Deadline: October 5, 2009. NHPRC support begins no earlier than July 1, 2010.
Archive Date: Nov 04, 2009
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $250,000
Award Floor: $20,000
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Full Grant Annoucement for Publishing Historical Records

>>Read more >>

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Archives- Detailed Processing Projects CFDA 89.003

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals for detailed processing and preservation of collections of national significance. The collections also should have high research demand or substantial preservation challenges. Applicants must have virtually all of their collections processed sufficiently so that researchers can find them, and they must have procedures in place to prevent the creation of new backlogs. If archives have not achieved these goals, they should review the Archives - Basic Projects grant announcement. In general, proposals should describe how the repository will process and create detailed descriptions at the series or file level. In the course of such processing, some selective refoldering and basic cleaning may be needed, and applicants must explain whether any item level treatment will be necessary, including removing fasteners, opening envelopes, and flattening, copying, encapsulating, de-acidifying, and mending documents. Projects should revise corresponding collection-level records and submit them to national library catalogs.
Applications are due by October 6, 2009.


In general, they should also create or revise detailed finding aids using Encoded Archival Description (EAD) and provide them to a national archival database and appropriate regional and institutional databases. If other search mechanisms, descriptive methods, or name indexes are necessary for parts of collections, applicants should explain the reasons for creating these tools. For collections of fragile textual materials, applicants may apply for grants in support of preservation microfilming or other media. If parts of collections deserve item-level processing, proposals must justify this detailed work and provide estimates of the percentage of collections to be processed to the item level. When appropriate, applicants should consider hybrid microfilm/digitization (using dual head cameras, or microfilm-to-digital or digital-to-microfilm techniques). Applicants may propose limited digitization of series or items that have the most potential to benefit a broad public, or that provide illustrations of the type of records and documents found in the series and collection. Applications should detail the standards to be used in this process, itemize anticipated expenses, and estimate the percentage of the collections to be digitized. Applicants who wish only to engage in digitization should see the Digitizing Historical Records announcement. For collections of unstable audio, film, or video materials, applicants may propose preservation reformatting or migration. Applicants should also outline their publicity and outreach plans for promoting use of collections.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DETAILED-200910
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Jun 05, 2009
Creation Date: Jun 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 06, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 06, 2009
Archive Date: Nov 05, 2009
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 7
Estimated Total Program Funding: $700,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $40,000
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes


Complete grant announcement for Archives- Detailed Processing Projects, including additional requirements and instructions >>Read more >>

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) Archives - Basic Projects CFDA 89.003

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a part of the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), supports projects that promote the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential to understanding our democracy, history, and culture. The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals for fundamental archival activities that promote the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage. Proposals must demonstrate how the applicant employs the best and most cost-effective archival methods. Activities included under Basic Projects may be any one or combination of the following: *Basic Processing; *Preservation Planning; *Collections Development; and *Establishing Archives. Although projects focused exclusively on professional development are not eligible in this grant category, we strongly encourage each application to include professional development components necessary for the success of the project. Applications are due by Oct 6, 2009.

1. Basic Processing
For projects that process and reveal "hidden" collections that researchers otherwise cannot easily discover.
In general, proposals should demonstrate how repositories will catalog personal papers and manuscript collections at the collection level, and catalog institutional records at the series level. Basic processing usually includes identifying collections of manuscripts and records, and describing them at the appropriate component level. Basic processing proposals should not include the creation of file or folder listings. (For such projects, organizations should consult Archives - Detailed Processing Projects.) Applicants will need to create collection- or series-level MARC catalog records in a national bibliographic utility. If finding aids are created, they should generally meet current Encoded Archival Description standards, and be made available to appropriate regional and national archival databases.

Institutions must develop or implement processing techniques to eliminate unprocessed backlogs of holdings at a level consistent with appropriate standards and at a reasonable rate. In addition, applicants must develop and establish adequate accessioning and processing techniques that will prevent future backlogs. Basic processing proposals should also include reappraisal of collections and include a process for deaccessioning entire collections where appropriate.
Applicants must also include plans to promote the use of their collections after completing this processing.

2. Preservation Planning
For projects that focus on the preservation of collections as a whole. This approach of "phased preservation" often involves surveys of collections, assessment of environmental controls, and risk assessment. Although the NHPRC does not fund construction projects, applicants may include planning for necessary improvements to physical facilities. Collection-level preservation assessments may also be carried out as part of a basic processing project.
Detailed preservation activities-such as comprehensive reboxing and refoldering; preservation copying, reformatting, or microfilming; removing staples and paper clips; and item-level repair and conservation-are not permitted. (For such projects, organizations should consult Archives - Detailed Processing Projects.)

3. Collections Development
For projects to improve collections development including the following activities: documentation strategies, surveys, appraisal projects, records management projects with archival components, reappraisal and deaccessioning, and fieldwork and other collecting activities. The NHPRC does not support projects to create new documentation, except for oral history projects conducted by American Indian tribes and other indigenous peoples that rely on oral traditions to document their history and culture.
All projects that include collecting activities must show that the institution has developed, or will develop as a part of the project, initial processing techniques to gain basic physical and intellectual control over new accessions. If the repository has a large unprocessed backlog of holdings, collections development activities may only occur alongside basic processing activities.

4. Establishing Archives
For projects to establish new archives programs.
A proposal may include the cost of a consultant to assess the need for an archives program. The assessment should identify the resources necessary for sustaining such a program and include a collection development plan, a plan for basic processing of unprocessed collections and new accessions in a timely manner, and a phased preservation plan. Applications for start-up projects must provide convincing evidence for ongoing support from the parent institution. Applicants must also demonstrate their commitment to creating equitable and timely access to their holdings. If the organization already has a detailed assessment, it may submit a proposal for costs associated with starting its archives program.

Award Information
A grant normally is for one or two years and for up to $200,000. The Commission expects to make up to 23 grants in this category for a total of up to $1,750,000. NHPRC support begins no earlier than July 1, 2010.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: BASIC-200910
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Jun 05, 2009
Creation Date: Jun 05, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 06, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 06, 2009
Archive Date: Nov 05, 2009
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 23
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,750,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes


Complete grant announcement for Archives - Basic Projects, including additional requirements and instructions >>Read more >>

NARA State and National Archival Partnership Grants CFDA 89.003 (mod 1)

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.Award Information:The NHPRC expects to award up to 56 grants in this program. Applications are due by March 6, 2009.


Applicants may apply for outright basic grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 for 18 month projects.Projects to reactivate the State Historical Records Advisory Board and develop or revise the SHRAB's strategic plan should request the minimum of $5,000. Active State Historical Records Advisory Boards may apply for a grant of up to $20,000 to carry out project activities aligned with their board's current strategic plan. In addition, active State Historical Records Advisory Boards may request in their applications up to $50,000 in additional funds for regrants or collaborative projects. These supplemental funds will to be awarded competitively, provided monies are available.Cost Sharing:Cost sharing is the financial contribution the state pledges to the cost of a project and can include both direct and indirect expenses. For State and National Archival Partnership Projects, the Commission will supply up to 50 percent of the total project costs. The applicant's share can consist of in-kind contributions, non-Federal third-party contributions including contributions of subgrantees, and income, if any, earned directly by the project.Before beginning the process, applicants should review full grant announcement (linked below) and the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section.

Award Information
The NHPRC expects to award up to 56 grants in this program. Applicants may apply for outright basic grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 for 18 month projects. Projects to reactivate the State Historical Records Advisory Board and develop or revise the SHRAB's strategic plan should request the minimum of $5,000. Active State Historical Records Advisory Boards may apply for a grant of up to $20,000 to carry out project activities aligned with their board's current strategic plan. In addition, active State Historical Records Advisory Boards may request in their applications up to $50,000 in additional funds for regrants or collaborative projects. These supplemental funds will to be awarded competitively, provided monies are available.

Cost Sharing
Cost sharing is the financial contribution the state pledges to the cost of a project and can include both direct and indirect expenses. For State and National Archival Partnership Projects, the Commission will supply up to 50 percent of the total project costs. The applicant's share can consist of in-kind contributions, non-Federal third-party contributions including contributions of subgrantees, and income, if any, earned directly by the project.

Eligibility
These grants are awarded only to State Historical Records Advisory Boards (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.

Document Type: Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: SNAP-09
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Dec 12, 2008
Creation Date: Dec 18, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Mar 02, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 06, 2009
Archive Date: Apr 05, 2009
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $70,000
Award Floor: $5,000
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes


Full Grant Annoucement

Application Budget Form
>>Read more >>

NARA Digitizing Historical Records CFDA 89.003

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals that use cost-effective methods to digitize nationally significant historical record collections and make the digital versions freely available online. Projects must make use of existing holdings of historical repositories and consist of entire collections or series. The materials should already be available to the public at the archives and described so that projects can re-use existing information to serve as metadata for the digitized collection. Applications are due by June 5, 2009.


Draft Deadline (optional): April 1, 2009
Final Deadline: June 5, 2009
NHPRC support begins no earlier than January 1, 2010.

To make these projects as widely useful as possible for archives, historical repositories, and researchers, the applications must demonstrate: 1. The national significance of the collections or records series to be digitized; 2. An effective work flow that repurposes existing descriptive material, rather than creating new metadata about the records; 3. Reasonable costs and standards for the project as well as sustainable preservation plans for the resulting digital records; 4. Well-designed plans that evaluate the use of the digitized materials and the effectiveness of the methods employed in digitizing and displaying the materials. Projects may not use grant funds to create descriptive metadata or edited transcriptions of the digitized materials. Award Information: A grant normally is for 1 to 3 years and up to $150,000. The Commission expects to make up to 5 grants in this category, for a total of up to $400,000.

Cost Sharing: 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. Before beginning the process, applicants should review full grant announcement (linked below) and the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: DIGITIZING-10
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Dec 12, 2008
Creation Date: Dec 12, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 05, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 05, 2009
Archive Date: Jul 05, 2009
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number(s): 89.003 -- National Historical Publications and Records Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes

Full Announcement for Digitizing Historical Records
>>Read more >>

IMLS Connecting to Collections Statewide Planning Grants

IMLS invites proposals for statewide, collaborative planning grants to address the recommendations of the Heritage Health Index (HHI), which found the collections held in the public trust by libraries, museums, and archives to be at great risk. The report offered four recommendations for collecting institutions: that they provide safe conditions for their collections; that they develop an emergency plan; that they assign responsibility for collections care; and that they marshal public and private support for and raise public awareness about collections care. These planning grants are intended to engage institutions with responsibility for collections stewardship within a state, commonwealth, or territory in consultation and planning for ways to address the HHI recommendations most relevant for their state. It is not necessary for all four recommendations to be addressed, but all four may, indeed, be pertinent. These grants are aimed at fostering effective partnerships among organizations that have a strong commitment to shared collections stewardship goals. This program will fund ongoing or new collaborations. Projects may build on previous or nascent statewide planning efforts. Projects should demonstrate how the participating organizations (representing libraries, museums, archives, and other relevant statewide organizations) will work together in a planning process that moves the state closer to achieving the recommendations of HHI through an appropriate and achievable plan for action. These planning grants are a central component of the Connecting to Collections: A Call to Action initiative and will result in a series of models and best practices for institutions nationwide. Applications are due by October 16, 2008.

Additional Information on Eligibility:
All applications are required to reflect multiple partnerships, including representatives of libraries, museums, archives, statewide service organizations and state agencies. Any U.S. nonprofit library or museum is eligible (please see IMLS eligibility criteria at www.imls.gov/applicants/criteria.shtm a full definition of these kinds of institutions). In addition, a library or museum consortium or association is eligible to apply. Any single organization need not have statewide stewardship; this statewide perspective can be achieved through partnerships. More than one application may be submitted from an individual state, commonwealth, or territory, but only one application per state will be funded. Individuals are not eligible to apply.

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: CTC-FY09
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Aug 12, 2008
Creation Date: Aug 12, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 16, 2008
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 16, 2008
Archive Date: Nov 15, 2008
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $40,000
Award Floor: $1
CFDA Number(s): 45.312 -- National Leadership Grants
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Connecting to Collections Statewide Planning Grants >>Read more >>

Institute of Museum and Library Services American Heritage Preservation Grants

Bank of America is partnering with the Institute to provide grants to small museums, libraries, and archives. The grants will raise awareness and fund preservation of treasures held in small museums, libraries and archives. Grants will help to preserve specific items, including works of art, artifacts and historical documents that are in need of conservation. Applicants will build on completed conservation assessments of their collections, to ensure that the Bank of America/IMLS grants are used in accordance with best practices in the field, and underscore the importance of assessment planning.


Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: AHPG-FY09
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Posted Date: Jul 09, 2008
Creation Date: Jul 09, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 15, 2008
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 15, 2008
Archive Date: Oct 15, 2008
Funding Instrument Type: Grant

Category of Funding Activity: Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)

Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
Award Ceiling: $3,000
Award Floor: $0
CFDA Number: 45.303 -- Conservation Project Support
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Bank of America/IMLS American Heritage Preservation Program >>Read more >>

National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) Electronic Records Grant Program

The focus of the NHPRC's Electronic Records grant program is to support projects that will lead to sustainable electronic records archives that preserve digital records with enduring historical value. Projects cannot use grant funds to digitize historical records. Applicants who wish to digitize records should refer to the Digitizing Historical Records announcement.
We seek applications for projects that:

1. Develop institutional capacity through program evaluation and planning;
2. Create institutional capacity with program start-up support;
3. Expand the scope of existing programs; or
4. Develop electronic records service providers that can offer reliable preservation services to archives.
   

We strongly encourage each application to include professional development components necessary for the success of the project. These may consist of basic or advanced e-records training for archives staff, agency records managers, high level administrators, IT staff, and others.

NHPRC support begins no earlier than January 1, 2009.
Draft Deadline (optional): April 1, 2008
Final Deadline: June 2, 2008
http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/announcement/electronic.html

>>Read more >>