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The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) promotes the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential to understanding our democracy, history, and culture.
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Grant Opportunities

We are now accepting applications for the following grants (displayed in order by deadline):

June 2008 Deadline

Digitizing Historical Records
The Commission seeks proposals that use cost-effective methods to digitize nationally-significant historical record collections and make the digital versions freely available on the Internet.
Electronic Records Projects
The focus of the NHPRC's Electronic Records grant program is to support projects that will lead to sustainable electronic records archives that preserve digital records with enduring historical value.
Professional Development Grants for Archives and Historical Publishing

The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals designed to improve the training and education of professionals in the archival and historical publishing communities.
Publishing Historical Records-Founding Era

The Commission supports ongoing projects to publish the records of the Founding Era of the United States.
Strategies and Tools for Archives and Historical Publishing Projects

The National Historical Records and Publications Commission seeks proposals to develop new strategies and tools that can improve the preservation, public discovery, or use of historical records.

Closed Announcements

These announcements are closed and are provided for applicants planning to apply for grants in these categories. Check back later for revised announcements.

March 2008 Deadline

State and National Archival Partnership Grants
- Draft Deadline (optional): January 2, 2008
- Final Deadline: March 3, 2008
Publication Subventions
- Final Deadline: March 3, 2008

October 2007 Deadline

Archives - Basic Projects
The NHPRC supports archives and records projects to carry out fundamental archival activities that promote the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential to understanding our democracy, history, and culture.
- Draft Deadline (optional): August 1, 2007
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2007
Archives- Detailed Processing Projects
The NHPRC supports projects to conduct activities to promote the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential to understanding of our democracy, history, and culture.
- Draft Deadline (optional): August 1, 2007
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2007
Historical Editing Fellowships
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals from active NHPRC-supported publications projects to serve as a host institution for a Historical Documentary Editing Fellowship.
- Deadline: October 1, 2007
Publishing Historical Records
The Commission seeks proposals to publish historical records of national significance.
- Draft (optional) Deadline: August 1, 2007
- Final Deadline: October 1, 2007

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