This department is offering the Preservation of Archival Resources Grant to support archival repositories in preserving and processing primary source materials. The grant emphasizes creating online tools for public discovery of historical records, including preservation, arrangement, online description, and digitization activities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, government agencies, and Native American tribes, with required cost sharing. Grants range from one to two years, up to $200,000 each, totaling $1,000,000. Recipients must acknowledge NHPRC assistance and meet SAM registration and DUNS number requirements. The closing date for applications is August 27, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 253892
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | ACCESS-201408 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Access to Historical Records |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 14 |
| Assistance Listings: | 89.003 — National Historical Publications and Records Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 15, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 16, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 27, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Archives and Records Administration |
| Description: | The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals that promote the preservation and use of the nation’s most valuable archival resources. 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 and visual formatsAfter 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 normally is for one to two years and for up to $200,000. The Commission expects to make up to 14 grants in this category for a total of up to $1,000,000. Grants begin no earlier than March 1, 2015.The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all 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 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 will provide up to 50 percent of the total project costs. 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. |
| 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
Grant Program Specialist Phone 202-357-5022 Email:Jeff.delaconcepcion@Nara.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jeff de la Concepcion Grant Program Specialist Phone 202-357-5022 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 | ACCESS-201408 | Access to Historical Records | PKG00195288 | Apr 17, 2014 | Aug 27, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
253892 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
253892 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
253892 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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