ARCHIVAL-202110: Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Archives and Records Administration notices from 2021.
National Archives and Records Administration offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on October 7, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 5, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 20, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | October 7, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 7 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past National Historical Publications and Records Grants awards averaged $255,066; this notice allows up to $150,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (41% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The NHPRC seeks projects that will significantly improve online public discovery and use of historical records collections. The Commission encourages projects centered on collections of America’s early legal records, such as the records of colonial, territorial, county, and early statehood and tribal proceedings that document the evolution of the nation’s legal history. Additionally, the Commission is especially interested in projects to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. We encourage applications that use collections to examine the ideals behind the founding of the United States and the continual interpretation and debate over those ideals over the past 250 years. We welcome projects that engage the public, expand civic education, and promote understanding of the nation’s history, democracy, and culture from the founding era to the present day. Projects, to preserve and process historical records, may:• Convert existing description for online access• Create new online finding aids to collections• Digitize historical records collections and make them freely available onlineAll types of historical records are eligible, including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio and moving images. The successful application will demonstrate the value of the contents of the collections; will outline a project that addresses best practices for the work, and that is appropriately staffed; will propose a budget that accomplishes the project in a cost-effective manner; and, will outline activities that bring researchers to the collections included in the project as well as the rest of the repository’s holdings. For a comprehensive list of Commission limitations on funding, please see: "What we do and do not fund". Award InformationA grant is for one to two years and for up to $150,000. The Commission expects to make up to 10 grants in this category for a total of up to $1,000,000. The Commission requires that grant recipients acknowledge NHPRC grant assistance in all publicity, publications, and other products that result from its support. EligibilityEligible applicants:• Nonprofit organizations or institutions• Colleges, universities, and other academic institutions• State or local government agencies• Federally-recognized or -acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes or groupsProjects must include at least one of the eligible activities described for this program.
Who has won National Historical Publications and Records Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, National Historical Publications and Records Grants (89.003) awarded $97.4 million across 382 grant awards, an average of $255,066 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Leaders Archive Inc | Alaska | 1 | $10.0 million |
| Alaska Community Foundation | Alaska | 1 | $6.0 million |
| The University of Mississippi | Mississippi | 1 | $4.5 million |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Mississippi | 2 | $3.9 million |
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Virginia | 25 | $3.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is ARCHIVAL-202110 still open?
No. It closed on October 7, 2021.
Who can apply for Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects?
National Archives and Records Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Access to Historical Records: Archival Projects?
Closed October 7, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $150,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won National Historical Publications and Records Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Alaska Leaders Archive Inc, Alaska Community Foundation, The University of Mississippi. The program made 382 awards worth $97.4 million in that time.