LEADERSHIP-202312: Archives Leadership Institute
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 2022.
National Archives and Records Administration offered grants of up to $450,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $450,000 in total. Applications closed on December 8, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 8, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$450,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$450,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 8, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 8, 2022 |
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 $450,000 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 Commission seeks proposals from organizations to continue the Archives Leadership Institute, which it first funded in 2008. The Archives Leadership Institute seeks to build the capacity of mid-career archivists as leaders both in their own institutions and in the archives field. The NHPRC envisions a program that will tailor contemporary best practices in leadership skills to issues specific to archives professionals. The Commission is especially interested in proposals that make creative use of meeting times and both face-to-face and virtual instruction. The grantee will be responsible for all project phases, from curriculum design and development through administering the program for the attendees it selects. Topics for the Institute may include issues in managing and leading change, cultural competency, strategic planning, fund raising, and advocacy. In addition, there should be opportunities for participants to develop solutions to the specific needs of their institutions. Institute faculty should be diverse in composition and include experts and educators in leadership development and organizational management, as well as experienced archival leaders. Project plans (including staffing model and planned activities) must demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming environment, and upholding core values of collaboration, experimentation, innovation, creativity, and diversity in all forms. Promotional plans and outreach activities must demonstrate an ongoing commitment to engaging, listening to, and supporting a diverse and inclusive community of archivists. The NHPRC strongly encourages project teams that include racially and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and attendees. There are models of such institutes in other fields that will be useful for applicants as they develop their proposals. Applicants may benefit from looking at these examples: Getty Leadership Institute for museum professionals Seminar for Historical Administration for administrators of historical sites and museums Leading Change Institute (successor to Frye Leadership Institute) for librarians and library administrators Award Information The Commission expects to make one award for two to three years with the expectation that at least one cohort will meet each year. The total award will be up to $450,000 for three years..
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 LEADERSHIP-202312 still open?
No. It closed on December 8, 2022.
Who can apply for Archives Leadership Institute?
National Archives and Records Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Archives Leadership Institute?
Closed December 8, 2022. 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 $450,000 each. About $450,000 in total for one award.
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.