This National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) grant is for Archives Collaboratives seeking to enhance public access to historical collections. It supports three or more repositories working together to share best practices, create digital platforms, unify records, and promote sustainable management. Special emphasis is placed on collaborations benefiting small, underserved archives, particularly those with collections from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities. Applicants can apply for Planning Grants (up to $25,000 for one year) to develop collaborative strategies, or Implementation Grants (up to $100,000 for one or two years) to execute planned projects. Eligible entities include non-profits, academic institutions, government agencies, and Native American tribes. A cost-sharing contribution from the applicant is required. Applications are due May 3, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 344687
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | COLLABORATIVES-202305 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Archives Collaboratives |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 89.003 — National Historical Publications and Records Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 29, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 03, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $25,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled 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 Archives Collaboratives of three or more repositories working together to make their collections more readily available for public discovery and use. The grant program will fund Archives Collaboratives to share best practices, tools, and techniques; assess institutional strengths and opportunities; create replicable and sustainable digital platforms for historical collections; virtually unify records from multiple repositories; and promote management structures for long-term sustainability and growth. The Commission welcomes collaborations that target institutional advancement for small and underserved local archives and repositories, especially those with collections that focus on the voices and perspectives of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Archives Collaboratives must consist of three or more organizations. They may: ? be located in the same community, state, or geographic region ? be “virtual” or online collaboratives ? share affinities among the scope and subject matter of their collections ? have similar organizational missions ? serve similar types of user communities Award Information Applicants may apply for either a Planning Grant or an Implementation Grant. You need not have previously received an NHPRC Planning Grant in order to apply for an Implementation Grant. Planning Grants are available to plan and develop a working collaborative of three or more partners designed to enhance the capacity of small and diverse organizations with historical records collections. Commitments to the Archives Collaborative should be secured from partners at the time that the application is submitted. Together, the partners would develop a mission, work plan, and timeline to carry out a shared project or develop a shared best practice, tool, or technique that will increase public access to historical records. Applicants are eligible to receive one-year grants up to $25,000, shared by the consortia, to carry out the project. The NHPRC expects to make up to four grants in this category for up to $100,000. Applications are due on May 3, 2023, with a start date for implementation of January 1, 2024. Implementation Grants are available for Archives Collaboratives to put into practice the action items identified during their planning process, whether done independently or through a Planning Grant from the NHPRC. Projects that demonstrate commitments by member organizations to the Archives Collaborative, a work plan, and timeline are eligible to receive one- or two-year grants up to $100,000, shared by the consortia, to carry out the project. The NHPRC expects to make up to four grants in this category for up to $400,000. Applications are due on May 3, 2023, with a start date for implementation of January 1, 2024. The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all publications and other products that result from its support. Eligibility 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 For a comprehensive list of the Commission’s 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. In order to ensure eligibility, applicants should first review the rules and regulations governing NHPRC grants under the Administering an NHPRC Grant section. Cost Sharing The total costs of a project are shared between the NHPRC and the applicant organization. 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. NHPRC grant recipients are not permitted to use grant funds for indirect costs (as indicated in 2 CFR 2600.101). Indirect costs must be listed under the applicant’s cost sharing contribution. The Commission provides no more than 75 percent of total project costs for the Planning and Implementation Grants. For example, a request of $75,000 in NHPRC grant funds means the applicant institution must provide at least $25,000 in cost share. 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 Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number in their application. Details on SAM registration and requesting a UEI number can be found at the System for Award Management website at www.sam.gov. Ensure your SAM.gov and Grants.gov registrations and passwords are current. It may take up to one month to register or reactivate your registration with SAM.gov and Grants.gov. NHPRC will not grant deadline extensions for lack of registration. |
| 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:
Christopher Eck
christopher.eck@nara.gov Email:christopher.eck@nara.gov |
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christopher Eck christopher.eck@nara.gov Email: christopher.eck@nara.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89.003 | COLLABORATIVES-202305 | Archives Collaboratives | PKG00278710 | Nov 29, 2022 | May 03, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344687 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
344687 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
344687 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf