CONGRESSIONAL-202411: DISCOVERY AND ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONAL RECORDS COLLECTIONS
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 2024.
National Archives and Records Administration offered grants of up to $350,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 7 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on November 7, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 31, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$350,000
- Award floor$100,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards7
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | May 31, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 7, 2024 |
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 $350,000 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 National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks applications involving collaborative teams of archivists and other practitioners to develop and promote models for addressing key challenges in the processing, long-term preservation, discovery, access, and 2 research use of Congressional Records collections. In order to stimulate new models and long-term solutions that involve a variety of stakeholders, shared responsibility and resources, and serve or address long-term needs of the broader field, we especially encourage applications involving three or more repositories, research centers, and/or other archival entities holding Congressional Records collections who are actively working to seed field-wide improvements. Competitive proposals will focus on one or more of the following areas: State of the Field and Policy Studies ? To develop and disseminate best practices and policy objectives centered on electronic records, hybrid (mixed analog and born-digital) collections, and/or datasets derived from Congressional Records collections. Education and Training ? To provide education and training for archivists and other stakeholders on best practices, or to better understand existing processes and their purposes, and/or to discuss the historical significance and potential of Congressional Records collections for research, study, and teaching. ? To provide education and training for archivists on current electronic records systems and tools, and best practices for processing, preserving, arranging, and describing these and other born-digital Congressional records. Processing and Digitization Grants – (may include funds for essential preservation needs, such as shelving, archival furniture, equipment, and/or rehousing supplies) ? for Congressional Records Collections at underserved and under-resourced institutions ? for Congressional Records Collections of Members from underrepresented communities or groups Collaborative Initiatives for Discovery, Access, and Research Use ? To develop or expand existing model collaborative projects or consortia that support enhanced discovery, online access to, and expanded research use of Congressional Records collections housed at geographically-dispersed institutions, archives, and repositories. This could also include planning and related activities resulting in shared, long-term digital storage arrangements.
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 CONGRESSIONAL-202411 still open?
No. It closed on November 7, 2024.
Who can apply for DISCOVERY AND ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONAL RECORDS COLLECTIONS?
National Archives and Records Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for DISCOVERY AND ACCESS TO CONGRESSIONAL RECORDS COLLECTIONS?
Closed November 7, 2024. 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 $350,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 7 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.