MAJOR-202206: Major Collaborative Archival Initiatives
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 $350,000 (at least $150,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 8, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 19, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$350,000
- Award floor$150,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAJOR-202405 | November 27, 2023 | Closed May 8, 2024 | Closed |
| MAJOR-202305 | November 29, 2022 | Closed May 3, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | November 19, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 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 $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 projects that will significantly improve public discovery and use of major historical records collections. All types of historical records are eligible, including documents, photographs, born-digital records, and analog audio and moving images. Projects may focus on broad movements in U.S. history, such as law, politics, social reform, business, military, the arts, and other aspects of the national experience, or on the papers of individual figure(s) in American history. Collections that center the voices and document the history of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color are especially welcome. With the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence approaching, the Commission is especially 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. Major Collaborative Archival Initiatives projects must be collaborations among multiple institutions that undertake either of these two eligible activities;? digitize and publish online historical records as a “virtual” collection around a common theme, organization, or important historical figure(s); or? create and test new tools and methods for the archival field to enhance public access, especially for born-digital records Projects that actively engage the public in the work of the project will be more competitive. If you have a project that is designed to process collections or digitize smaller collections, you should consult the Archival Projects program, which has different requirements and considers projects up to $150,000A successful Major Collaborative Archival Initiative proposal will:? demonstrate the value of the contents of the collections? outline a project that addresses best practices for the work ? be appropriately staffed? propose a budget that accomplishes the project in a cost-effective manner, and? outline activities that bring researchers to the collections included in the project as well as the rest of the repository’s holdings. Award InformationA grant is for one to three years. Awards will be between $150,000 and $350,000. The NHPRC expects to make up to five grants in this category for a total of up to $1,000,000.
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 MAJOR-202206 still open?
No. It closed on June 8, 2022.
Who can apply for Major Collaborative Archival Initiatives?
National Archives and Records Administration accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Major Collaborative Archival Initiatives?
Closed June 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 $350,000 each. About $1.0 million 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.