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Access to Historical Records
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals that promote the preservation and use of historical records collections to broaden understanding of our democracy, history, and culture.
This grant program is designed to support archival repositories in preserving
and processing primary source materials.
The program emphasizes the creation of online tools that facilitate the public discovery of historical records.
The Commission looks to fund projects that undertake one or more of the following activities:
• Preservation, arrangement, and online description of historical records in all formats • Digital preservation of electronic records and unstable audio or moving image formats After completing arrangement and description activities, applicants may also propose to digitize materials to provide online access to collections.
For a comprehensive list of Commission limitations on funding, please see “What we do and do not fund†(http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/apply/eligibility.html).
Applications that consist entirely of ineligible activities will not be considered.
Award Information A grant is for one to two years and for up to $200,00 0.
The Commission expects to make up to 14 grants in this category for a total of up to $1,000,00 0.
Grants begin no earlier than January 1, 201 7.
The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all publicity, publications, and other products that result from its support.
Eligibility Information Eligible applicants:
• Nonprofit organizations or institutions • Colleges, universities, and other academic institutions • State or local government agencies • Federally-acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes or groups Cost Sharing - The total costs of a project are shared between the NHPRC and the applicant organization.
The Commission provides no more than 50 per cent of total direct project costs in the Access to Historical Records category.
NHPRC grant recipients are not permitted to use grant funds for indirect costs (as indicated in 2 CFR 260 0. 101).
Cost sharing is required.
The applicant’s financial contribution may include both direct and indirect expenses, in-kind contributions, non-Federal third-party contributions, and any income earned directly by the project.
Indirect costs must be listed under the applicant’s cost sharing contribution.
Other Requirements - Applicant organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an application, maintain SAM registration throughout the application and award process, and include a valid DUNS number in their application.
Details on SAM registration and requesting a DUNS number can be found at the System for Award Management website at http://sam.gov.
Please refer to the User Guides section and the Grants Registrations PDF.
A complete application includes the Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424), Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B), a Project Narrative, Summary, Supplementary Materials, and Budget.
Applications lacking these items will not be considered.
Ineligible applications will not be reviewed.
This grant program is designed to support archival repositories in preserving
and processing primary source materials.
The program emphasizes the creation of online tools that facilitate the public discovery of historical records.
The Commission looks to fund projects that undertake one or more of the following activities:
• Preservation, arrangement, and online description of historical records in all formats • Digital preservation of electronic records and unstable audio or moving image formats After completing arrangement and description activities, applicants may also propose to digitize materials to provide online access to collections.
For a comprehensive list of Commission limitations on funding, please see “What we do and do not fund†(http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/apply/eligibility.html).
Applications that consist entirely of ineligible activities will not be considered.
Award Information A grant is for one to two years and for up to $200,00 0.
The Commission expects to make up to 14 grants in this category for a total of up to $1,000,00 0.
Grants begin no earlier than January 1, 201 7.
The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all publicity, publications, and other products that result from its support.
Eligibility Information Eligible applicants:
• Nonprofit organizations or institutions • Colleges, universities, and other academic institutions • State or local government agencies • Federally-acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes or groups Cost Sharing - The total costs of a project are shared between the NHPRC and the applicant organization.
The Commission provides no more than 50 per cent of total direct project costs in the Access to Historical Records category.
NHPRC grant recipients are not permitted to use grant funds for indirect costs (as indicated in 2 CFR 260 0. 101).
Cost sharing is required.
The applicant’s financial contribution may include both direct and indirect expenses, in-kind contributions, non-Federal third-party contributions, and any income earned directly by the project.
Indirect costs must be listed under the applicant’s cost sharing contribution.
Other Requirements - Applicant organizations must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting an application, maintain SAM registration throughout the application and award process, and include a valid DUNS number in their application.
Details on SAM registration and requesting a DUNS number can be found at the System for Award Management website at http://sam.gov.
Please refer to the User Guides section and the Grants Registrations PDF.
A complete application includes the Application for Federal Assistance (Standard Form 424), Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B), a Project Narrative, Summary, Supplementary Materials, and Budget.
Applications lacking these items will not be considered.
Ineligible applications will not be reviewed.
Agency: National Archives and Records Administration
Office: None
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Office: None
Estimated Funding: $1,000,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Link to full grant announcement, including additional requirements
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/announcement/access.html
Contact:
Jeff de la ConcepcionGrant Program SpecialistPhone 202-357-5022
Agency Email Description:
Grant Program Specialist
Agency Email:
Jeff.delaconcepcion@Nara.gov
Date Posted:
2015-11-24
Application Due Date:
2016-06-15
Archive Date:
2016-07-15
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