Archival Projects

The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is seeking archival projects through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) Grant Program. The grants are intended to improve online public discovery and use of historical records collections, with a focus on engaging the public, expanding civic education, and promoting understanding of the nation's history, democracy, and culture. The Commission encourages projects that center the voices and document the history of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, as well as collections of early legal records that document the evolution of the nation's legal history. Applicant types include higher education institutions, tribal governments, state/local governments, nonprofits, and others. Proposals are due by November 5, 2025.

Grant awards typically range from $25,000 to $4.5 million, with project periods of 1-3 years. Projects may involve activities such as digitizing archival collections, creating online editions of historical papers, developing collaborative digital platforms, and engaging the public with historical materials. The work is typically performed at the applicant institutions across the United States.