Publishing Historical Records in Collaborative Digital Editions
ID: 357393Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)

Award Range

$1 - $125K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/357393

Additional Information

https://www.archives.gov/nhprc/announcement/editions.html
Timeline
    Description

    The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Publishing Historical Records in Collaborative Digital Editions" aimed at enhancing public access to U.S. historical records. This program seeks proposals from eligible applicants, specifically private institutions of higher education, to publish online editions of various historical records, with a particular emphasis on projects that document the histories of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. The grant supports diverse historical narratives as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, with a total estimated funding of $2.6 million and individual awards ranging from $1 to $125,000. Interested applicants should note that the application deadline is May 7, 2025, and can contact Julie Fisher at julie.fisher@nara.gov for further information, with additional details available at the provided link.

    Point(s) of Contact
    julie.fisher@nara.gov
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    The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) has announced grant opportunities for the fiscal year 2025 aimed at publishing historical records in collaborative digital editions. This program intends to enhance public access to U.S. historical records to foster understanding of democracy, history, and culture. Eligible applicants include U.S. nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and federally or state-recognized Native American tribes. The grant size is up to $125,000 and supports various types of historical records, encouraging projects that focus on diverse histories, particularly those of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, especially as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Two application deadlines are set: the first is May 8, 2024, with support starting January 1, 2025, and the second is November 7, 2024, with support commencing July 1, 2025. Applicants are expected to demonstrate plans for digital dissemination, collaboration among scholars and institutions, and engagement with community members. The NHPRC prioritizes projects that follow best practices in documentary editing and encourages cost-sharing, requiring at least 25% funding from the applicants. A thorough proposal is needed, outlining project objectives, methodologies, and budget, with additional materials limited to 35 pages. Review criteria include project quality, collaboration, work plan coherence, and community engagement.
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