Federal Government Initiatives
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) offers annual grants to support projects that strengthen the nation's archival network. Each year, the commission funds approximately 20-24 projects, providing financial assistance for a variety of initiatives.
These grants are primarily intended for nonprofit organizations, archives, libraries, educational institutions, and government entities involved in historical records management and access improvement. Eligible projects must focus on preserving, publishing, or increasing access to historical records in compliance with NHPRC priorities.
The application process involves preparing a detailed proposal outlining the project’s scope, significance, work plan, dissemination strategy, and final product. Applicants must demonstrate their capability to carry out the work, including access to the historical records and resources required.
Submissions are made through the appropriate federal grants portal (Grants.gov or NHPRC application system) and include supporting materials such as a work plan, budget, letters of commitment or support, résumés of key staff, and examples of previous work or publishing experience. Applicants undergo a peer-review process where experts evaluate the project’s significance, feasibility, and potential impact.
Grants cover a wide range of activities, including arranging or re-housing and describing collections, converting existing descriptions for online access, creating new online finding aids, or digitizing collections and making them freely available online. However, it's important to note that the grants do not cover converting existing descriptions for online access or creating new online finding aids, digitizing collections, or making them freely available online.
The grants last for two years and can provide up to $150,000. The maximum amount for a grant is $125,000, although some projects may receive the full $150,000. Additionally, grants can help local organizations preserve their own website.
In addition to archival projects, the NHPRC also funds projects to publish documentary editions of collections of historical records. However, these grants do not cover publishing documentary editions of collections of historical records.
The NHPRC's mission is to support projects that ensure online public discovery and use of historical records collections. For precise eligibility conditions and application requirements, applicants should consult the NHPRC’s official website or funding announcement specific to the grant program they intend to apply for, as these details are program-specific and updated regularly.
Applicants are encouraged to align their proposals with NHPRC goals to preserve and provide access to historical records relevant to American history and culture. By doing so, they can contribute to the commission's mission of preserving and publishing America's historical records.
- The NHPRC's mission extends beyond archival projects, including funds for publishing documentary editions of collections of historical records, especially those that contribute to the preservation and access of records relevant to American history and culture.
- In the realm of health and wellness, technology plays a significant role in medical-conditions research, as grants from the NHPRC can be utilized for digitizing collections that contain historical medical records, making these valuable resources widely accessible for academic and public use.
