ENGAGEMENT-202110: Public Engagement with Historical Records
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 $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $400,000 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$50,000
- Total funding$400,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGAGEMENT-202311 | May 18, 2023 | Closed November 2, 2023 | Closed |
| ENGAGEMENT-202210 | May 20, 2022 | Closed October 6, 2022 | Closed |
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 National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks projects that encourage public engagement with historical records, including the development of new tools that enable people to engage online. The NHPRC is looking for projects that create models and technologies that other institutions can freely adopt. In general, collaborations between archivists, documentary editors, historians, educators, and/or community-based individuals are more likely to create a competitive proposal. Projects that focus on innovative methods to introduce primary source materials and how to use them in multiple locations also are more likely to create a competitive proposal. Projects might create and develop programs to engage people in the study and use of historical records for institutional, educational or personal reasons. For example, an applicant can:• Enlist volunteer “citizen archivists” in projects to accelerate access to historical records, especially those online. This may include, but is not limited to, efforts to identify, tag, transcribe, annotate, or otherwise enhance digitized historical records. • Develop educational programs for K-12 students, undergraduate classes, or community members that encourage them to engage with historical records already in repositories or that are collected as part of the project. • Collect primary source material from people through public gatherings and sponsor discussions or websites about the results.• Use historical records in workshops for artistic endeavors. This could include K-12 students, undergraduate classes, or community members. Examples include projects that encourage researching and writing life stories for performance; using record facsimiles in painting, sculpture, or audiovisual collages; or using text as lyrics for music or as music.• Develop technologies that encourage the sharing of information about historical records. For a comprehensive list of the Commission’s limitations on funding, please see “What we do and do not fund”. Applications that consist entirely of ineligible activities will not be considered. Award Information A grant normally is for one to three years. The Commission expects to make up to five grants of between $50,000 and $150,000. The total amount allocated for this program is up to $400,000.
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 ENGAGEMENT-202110 still open?
No. It closed on October 7, 2021.
Who can apply for Public Engagement with Historical Records?
National Archives and Records Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Public Engagement with Historical Records?
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 $400,000 in total across about 5 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.