Publishing Historical Records in Documentary Editions

Deadline: 10/7/2021

Amount: $175,000 max

Website: https://www.archives.gov/nhprc/announcement/editions.html

Description:

The purpose of the program is to provide access to, and editorial context for, the historical documents and records that tell the American story. The National Historical Publications and Records Commission seeks proposals to publish documentary editions of historical records. NHPRC especially welcomes projects that focus on broad historical movements in U.S. history, such as law (including the social and cultural history of the law), politics, social reform, business, military, the arts, and other aspects of the national experience, including any aspect of African American, Asian American, Hispanic American, and Native American history.  Projects may also center on the papers of major figures from American history.

Eligible applicants:

City or township governments

County governments

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Private institutions of higher education

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

See RFP and/or Grant Guidelines for full eligibility

State governments