Discretionary

This federal Project Grant award, valued at $124,157.00 and issued on April 1, 2025, was provided by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) under the National Historical Publications and Records Grants program (CFDA 89.003). The grant supports the University of Maryland, College Park in undertaking a wide range of activities related to the preservation, publication, and public accessibility of historical records and documentary sources related to U.S. history. The university's efforts will focus on digitizing, processing, and making these historical materials available online to researchers and the general public, with a particular emphasis on documenting underrepresented groups and exploring the nation's founding ideals. This project grant, which is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2026, aligns with the program's objectives of improving online public discovery and use of historical collections to promote civic education and understanding of U.S. history.