Archival Projects
At a glance
Archival Projects is a closed federal grant opportunity from the National Archives and Records Administration. The application deadline was November 5, 2025. Individual awards are listed as $1 – $150K, with about 14 awards expected and $1.4M in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, public colleges & universities, federally recognized tribal governments and 2 more. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 89.003 (National Historical Publications and Records Grants).
Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.
Key facts
- Posted
- May 13, 2025
- Close date
- Nov 5, 2025
- Award floor
- $1
- Award ceiling
- $150,000
- Est. total funding
- $1,400,000
- Expected awards
- 14
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Opportunity category
- Discretionary
Who can apply
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public colleges & universities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- 501(c)(3) nonprofits
- Private colleges & universities
Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.
What it funds
Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.
The NHPRC seeks archival projects that will significantly improve online public discovery and use of historical records collections. We welcome projects that engage the public, expand civic education, and promote understanding of the nation’s history, democracy, and culture from the founding era to the present day. The Commission encourages projects focused on collections of America’s early legal records, such as the records of colonial, territorial, county, and early statehood and tribal proceedings that document the evolution of the nation’s legal history.
Assistance Listing
What is an ALN?Reported obligations under ALN 89.003
Historical data · not a predictionAgency contact (as published)
National Archives and Records Administration
Nancy.Melley@nara.gov
202-357-5022
Quick answers
Who is eligible to apply for “Archival Projects”?
The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public colleges & universities, Federally recognized tribal governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Private colleges & universities. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.
How much funding is available through “Archival Projects”?
Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $1 – $150k, total estimated program funding is $1,400,000 and the agency expects to make about 14 awards.
How do I apply for “Archival Projects”?
Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity ARCHIVAL-202511), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.
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