ENGAGEMENT-202311: 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 2023.
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 $600,000 in total. Applications closed on November 2, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 18, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$600,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGAGEMENT-202210 | May 20, 2022 | Closed October 6, 2022 | Closed |
| ENGAGEMENT-202110 | May 20, 2021 | Closed October 7, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | May 18, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 2, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 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)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- 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. The idea behind this program is to form collaborations among archivists, educators, historians (including documentary editors) and people working in community- based archives to involve the public in discovering and using historical records. The NHPRC is looking for collaborative projects that create models, tools, and technologies that other institutions can freely adopt to serve other communities. Projects that center the voices and document the history of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are especially welcome. In addition, with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaching, the Commission is interested in projects that promote discovery and access to collections that explore the ideals behind our nation’s founding and the continuous debate over those ideals to the present day. We are seeking programs that will 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 or creative programs for K-12 students, undergraduate classes, or community members that encourage them to discover and use 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 for artistic endeavors in educational settings. 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. 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.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 $600,000.
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-202311 still open?
No. It closed on November 2, 2023.
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 November 2, 2023. 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 $600,000 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.