National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)

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NHPRC Press Releases

The Commission meets in November and May to establish policy and recommend to the Archivist of the United States grants it believes should be funded.

  • A press release listing the grants awarded is issued and posted on our web site as soon as possible after the Commission meeting.

Current NHPRC Press Release

Information about what's happening with the NHPRC is summarized below.

Senator Richard Lugar and the National Archives Announce Grant to Indiana

NHPRC Grant to Assist With Records Severely Damaged by Recent Flooding. Read the Press Release

Online Access to Founding Fathers Papers

Read the report to Congress, The Founders Online, a plan for providing online access to the papers of the Founding Fathers. Read the Press Release

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NHPRC News

Commission Recommends $4.66 Million in Grants
At its May meeting, the Commission recommended $4.66 million in grants to archives and historical documentary editing projects. Read the Press Release

Online Access to Founding Fathers Papers
Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein has submitted a report to Congress, The Founders Online, a plan for providing online access to the papers of the Founding Fathers. Read the Press Release


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Founders Online Read our Report to Congress: The Founders Online


NHPRC Brochure
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Documenting Democracy
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Grants.gov

Grants.gov allows applicants to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies, including NHPRC.

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