Closed · ARCHIVAL-202511 · CFDA 89.003 · Discretionary

Archival Projects

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Archives and Records Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1-$150K
Award range
Closed
Status
November 5, 2025
Close date
14
Expected awards

The verdict

Archival Projects is a closed discretionary listing from National Archives and Records Administration that offered $1 -- $150,000 across 14 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$150K
award range
Closed
application status
14
expected awards
89.003
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Archival Projects - is cataloged under number ARCHIVAL-202511 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 89.003, posted by National Archives and Records Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 13, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $150,000. The agency has projected $1.4 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 14 awards. If the agency funds the expected 14 awards from the $1.4 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $100,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on November 5, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1 -- $150,000

Close Date

November 5, 2025

Posted

May 13, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$1,400,000

Expected Awards

14

Instrument

Grant

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 06, 07, 12, 20. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Nancy Melley Nancy.Melley@nara.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 13, 2025
Close Date November 5, 2025
Last Updated May 13, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Archival Projects", offered by National Archives and Records Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 89.003. 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,...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on November 5, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $150,000. Total estimated funding: $1,400,000. Expected number of awards: 14.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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