This grant provided by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission aims to enhance public access to significant historical records collections. Projects may include digitization, providing access to born-digital records, creating virtual collections, and developing tools for record access. Collaborative projects are encouraged, especially those addressing critical field needs with public engagement. Grants range from one to three years, up to $350,000 per grant, with a total of $1,000,000 available. Eligible applicants are nonprofits, academic institutions, government entities, and Native American tribes. Cost-sharing is required, with the Commission funding up to 50% of total project costs. Applicants must register with SAM and provide a valid DUNS number. Applications involve a two-phase process, starting with a submission deadline of January 19, 2017, through Grants.gov.
Opportunity ID: 286451
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRELIM-201701 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Access to Historical Records – Major Initiatives Preliminary Proposals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 89.003 — National Historical Publications and Records Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Archives and Records Administration |
| Description: | The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks projects that will significantly improve public discovery and use of major historical records collections. All types of historical records are eligible, including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio and moving images. Projects may: • Digitize historical records collections, or related collections, held by a single institution and make them freely available online• Provide access to born-digital records• Create new freely-available virtual collections drawn from historical records held by multiple institutions• Create new tools and methods for users to access records The NHPRC welcomes collaborative projects, particularly for bringing together related records from multiple institutions. Projects that address significant needs in the field and result in replicable and scalable approaches will be more competitive. We also encourage organizations to actively engage the public in the work of the project. Applicants should also consult Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects (include link) program, which has different requirements and award amounts.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 InformationA grant is for one to three years and for up to $350,000. We expect to make up to five grants in this category for a total of up to $1,000,000. Grants begin no earlier than January 1, 2018.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 SharingThe 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 project costs in the Access to Historical Records: Major Initiatives category. NHPRC grant recipients are not permitted to use grant funds for indirect costs (as indicated in 2 CFR 2600.101). 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. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATIONYou must use Grants.gov to submit a Preliminary Proposal. All information necessary to apply is included in this announcement, the Application Instructions, and the forms on Grants.gov. If you need the information supplied in an alternative format, please call the NHPRC at 202-357-5010.Applying for the Access to Historical Records: Major Initiatives program is a two-phase process. Phase One Using this announcement, all applicants must submit a five-page project narrative along with the Application for Federal Domestic Assistance – SF424 and the Budget Information for Non-Construction Projects form SF424A via Grants.gov by January 19, 2017. Preliminary proposals will then undergo peer and staff review. Based on those reviews, a selection of promising applicants will be invited by April 3, 2017 to participate in the second phase of the process.Phase TwoInvited applicants will then prepare and submit a complete application to the full Major Initiatives grant announcement via Grants.gov by July 12, 2017. Applicants may consult with the Director of the Access Program, Alex Lorch (alexander.lorch@nara.gov) during both the preliminary and full proposal project phases. In order to ensure eligibility, applicants should first review the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section.SUBMITTING A PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL. Fill out the Application for Federal Domestic Assistance – SF424 and the Budget Information for Non-Construction Projects form SF424A, which provide contact information, a short description of the project, and a preliminary budget estimate for your project. Attach a five-page project narrative. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to full grant announcement, including additional requirements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jeff de la Concepcion
Email:Jeff.delaconcepcion@nara.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Edited | Jan 13, 2017 | |
| Edited | Jan 13, 2017 | |
| Edited | Jul 25, 2016 | |
| Jul 25, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRELIM-201701 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Access to Historical Records – Major Initiatives Preliminary Proposals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 89.003 — National Historical Publications and Records Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Archives and Records Administration |
| Description: | The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks projects that will significantly improve public discovery and use of major historical records collections. All types of historical records are eligible, including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio and moving images. Projects may: • Digitize historical records collections, or related collections, held by a single institution and make them freely available online• Provide access to born-digital records• Create new freely-available virtual collections drawn from historical records held by multiple institutions• Create new tools and methods for users to access records The NHPRC welcomes collaborative projects, particularly for bringing together related records from multiple institutions. Projects that address significant needs in the field and result in replicable and scalable approaches will be more competitive. We also encourage organizations to actively engage the public in the work of the project. Applicants should also consult Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects (include link) program, which has different requirements and award amounts.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 InformationA grant is for one to three years and for up to $350,000. We expect to make up to five grants in this category for a total of up to $1,000,000. Grants begin no earlier than January 1, 2018.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 SharingThe 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 project costs in the Access to Historical Records: Major Initiatives category. NHPRC grant recipients are not permitted to use grant funds for indirect costs (as indicated in 2 CFR 2600.101). 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. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATIONYou must use Grants.gov to submit a Preliminary Proposal. All information necessary to apply is included in this announcement, the Application Instructions, and the forms on Grants.gov. If you need the information supplied in an alternative format, please call the NHPRC at 202-357-5010.Applying for the Access to Historical Records: Major Initiatives program is a two-phase process. Phase One Using this announcement, all applicants must submit a five-page project narrative along with the Application for Federal Domestic Assistance – SF424 and the Budget Information for Non-Construction Projects form SF424A via Grants.gov by January 19, 2017. Preliminary proposals will then undergo peer and staff review. Based on those reviews, a selection of promising applicants will be invited by April 3, 2017 to participate in the second phase of the process.Phase TwoInvited applicants will then prepare and submit a complete application to the full Major Initiatives grant announcement via Grants.gov by July 12, 2017. Applicants may consult with the Director of the Access Program, Alex Lorch (alexander.lorch@nara.gov) during both the preliminary and full proposal project phases. In order to ensure eligibility, applicants should first review the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section.SUBMITTING A PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL. Fill out the Application for Federal Domestic Assistance – SF424 and the Budget Information for Non-Construction Projects form SF424A, which provide contact information, a short description of the project, and a preliminary budget estimate for your project. Attach a five-page project narrative. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to full grant announcement, including additional requirements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jeff de la Concepcion
Email:Jeff.delaconcepcion@nara.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRELIM-201701 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Access to Historical Records – Major Initiatives Preliminary Proposals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 89.003 — National Historical Publications and Records Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Archives and Records Administration |
| Description: | The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks projects that will significantly improve public discovery and use of major historical records collections. All types of historical records are eligible, including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio and moving images. Projects may:• Digitize historical records collections, or related collections, held by a single institution and make them freely available online• Provide access to born-digital records• Create new freely-available virtual collections drawn from historical records held by multiple institutions• Create new tools and methods for users to access recordsThe NHPRC welcomes collaborative projects, particularly for bringing together related records from multiple institutions. Projects that address significant needs in the field and result in replicable and scalable approaches will be more competitive. We also encourage organizations to actively engage the public in the work of the project.Applicants should also consult Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects (include link) program, which has different requirements and award amounts.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 InformationA grant is for one to three years and for up to $350,000. We expect to make up to five grants in this category for a total of up to $1,000,000. Grants begin no earlier than January 1, 2018.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 SharingThe 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 project costs in the Access to Historical Records: Major Initiatives category. NHPRC grant recipients are not permitted to use grant funds for indirect costs (as indicated in 2 CFR 2600.101). 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 RequirementsApplicant 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. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATIONYou must use Grants.gov to submit a Preliminary Proposal. All information necessary to apply is included in this announcement, the Application Instructions, and the forms on Grants.gov. If you need the information supplied in an alternative format, please call the NHPRC at 202-357-5010.Applying for the Access to Historical Records: Major Initiatives program is a two-phase process. Phase OneUsing this announcement, all applicants must submit a five-page project narrative along with the Application for Federal Domestic Assistance – Short Organizational form SF424 and the Budget Information for Non-Construction Projects form SF424A via Grants.gov by January 19, 2017. Preliminary proposals will then undergo peer and staff review. Based on those reviews, a selection of promising applicants will be invited by April 3, 2017 to participate in the second phase of the process.Phase TwoInvited applicants will then prepare and submit a complete application to the full Major Initiatives grant announcement via Grants.gov by July 12, 2017. Applicants may consult with the Director of the Access Program, Alex Lorch (alexander.lorch@nara.gov) during both the preliminary and full proposal project phases. In order to ensure eligibility, applicants should first review the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section.SUBMITTING A PRELIMINARY PROPOSALFill out the Application for Federal Domestic Assistance – Short Organizational form SF424 and the Budget Information for Non-Construction Projects form SF424A, which provide contact information, a short description of the project, and a preliminary budget estimate for your project. Attach a five-page project narrative. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to full grant announcement, including additional requirements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jeff de la Concepcion
Email:Jeff.delaconcepcion@nara.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRELIM-201701 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Access to Historical Records – Major Initiatives Preliminary Proposals |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 89.003 — National Historical Publications and Records Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Archives and Records Administration |
| Description: | The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks projects that will significantly improve public discovery and use of major historical records collections. All types of historical records are eligible, including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio and moving images. Projects may:• Digitize historical records collections, or related collections, held by a single institution and make them freely available online• Provide access to born-digital records• Create new freely-available virtual collections drawn from historical records held by multiple institutions• Create new tools and methods for users to access recordsThe NHPRC welcomes collaborative projects, particularly for bringing together related records from multiple institutions. Projects that address significant needs in the field and result in replicable and scalable approaches will be more competitive. We also encourage organizations to actively engage the public in the work of the project.Applicants should also consult Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects (include link) program, which has different requirements and award amounts.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 InformationA grant is for one to three years and for up to $350,000. We expect to make up to five grants in this category for a total of up to $1,000,000. Grants begin no earlier than January 1, 2018.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 SharingThe 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 project costs in the Access to Historical Records: Major Initiatives category. NHPRC grant recipients are not permitted to use grant funds for indirect costs (as indicated in 2 CFR 2600.101). 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 RequirementsApplicant 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. APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATIONYou must use Grants.gov to submit a Preliminary Proposal. All information necessary to apply is included in this announcement, the Application Instructions, and the forms on Grants.gov. If you need the information supplied in an alternative format, please call the NHPRC at 202-357-5010.Applying for the Access to Historical Records: Major Initiatives program is a two-phase process. Phase OneUsing this announcement, all applicants must submit a five-page project narrative along with the Application for Federal Domestic Assistance – Short Organizational form SF424 and the Budget Information for Non-Construction Projects form SF424A via Grants.gov by January 19, 2017. Preliminary proposals will then undergo peer and staff review. Based on those reviews, a selection of promising applicants will be invited by April 3, 2017 to participate in the second phase of the process.Phase TwoInvited applicants will then prepare and submit a complete application to the full Major Initiatives grant announcement via Grants.gov by July 12, 2017. Applicants may consult with the Director of the Access Program, Alex Lorch (alexander.lorch@nara.gov) during both the preliminary and full proposal project phases. In order to ensure eligibility, applicants should first review the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section.SUBMITTING A PRELIMINARY PROPOSALFill out the Application for Federal Domestic Assistance – Short Organizational form SF424 and the Budget Information for Non-Construction Projects form SF424A, which provide contact information, a short description of the project, and a preliminary budget estimate for your project. Attach a five-page project narrative. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to full grant announcement, including additional requirements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jeff de la Concepcion
Email:Jeff.delaconcepcion@nara.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PRELIM-201701 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Access to Historical Records – Major Initiatives Preliminary Proposals |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 18, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $350,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Archives and Records Administration |
| Description: | The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks projects that will significantly improve public discovery and use of major historical records collections. All types of historical records are eligible, including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio and moving images. Projects may:
• Digitize historical records collections, or related collections, held by a single institution and make them freely available online Applicants should also consult Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects (include link) program, which has different requirements and award amounts. Award Information Eligible applicants: Cost Sharing Other Requirements APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION SUBMITTING A PRELIMINARY PROPOSAL |
| Link to Additional Information: | Link to full grant announcement, including additional requirements |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jeff de la Concepcion
Email:Jeff.delaconcepcion@nara.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jeff de la Concepcion
Email: Jeff.delaconcepcion@nara.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.003 | PRELIM-201701 | Access to Historical Records – Preliminary Proposals | PKG00225910 | Jul 22, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
286451 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
286451 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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