ARCHIVAL-202511: 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 2025.
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 14 awards worth $1.4 million in total. Applications closed on November 5, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 13, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$1.4 million
- Expected awards14
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHIVAL-202411 | May 31, 2024 | Closed November 7, 2024 | Closed |
| ARCHIVAL-202311 | May 18, 2023 | Closed November 2, 2023 | Closed |
| ARCHIVAL-202210 | May 20, 2022 | Closed October 6, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 13, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 5, 2025 |
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.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The NHPRC seeks archival projects that will significantly improve online public discovery and use of historical records collections. 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. The Commission encourages projects focused 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.
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-202511 still open?
No. It closed on November 5, 2025.
Who can apply for 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 Archival Projects?
Closed November 5, 2025. 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 $1.4 million in total across about 14 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.