National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC)

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National Historical Publications and Records Commission

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.
Learn More about NHPRC

You can apply for grants to collect, preserve, and publish documents that are important to understanding American history. Learn More our Grant Program

NHPRC Funded Projects

The NHPRC supports a variety of types of projects. Some recent NHPRC awards include:

  • An Archives Project with the University of Nevada at Reno Libraries on Nevada Women's Archives. See more Archives Projects
  • An Electronic Records Project to hire a consultant to survey the electronic records created by state agencies and develop a strategic plan for their creation, management, and preservation. See more Electronic Records Project
  • A two-year planning project to produce a strategic plan for managing and preserving Texas' historical records. See more Texas Grants

 View all NHPRC Projects & Programs

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NHPRC News

MayDay: Saving Our Archives

May Day
Each year, archives, libraries, museums, and historic preservation organizations set aside May 1 to participate in MayDay, an initiative to protect cultural heritage from disasters. Visit the Heritage Preservation web site for more information and to learn how you can get involved.


Our Publications


Founders Online Read our Report to Congress: The Founders Online


NHPRC Guide
View our Guide to Programs


Documenting Democracy
Read a History of the NHPRC


Grants.gov

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

The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration
8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Telephone: 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272