MAC2018Chicago

This workshop will introduce you to the competitive archival grant programs at the National Archives and Records Administration, which are made through the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). The primary emphasis of this workshop will be on the Access to Historical Records-Archival Projects grant program. A program director from the NHPRC will help you understand the grant application process, including the components of a good project summary, narrative, budget, and supplemental materials. The instructors will also discuss the review process, the response phase, and commission recommendations. You will have the opportunity to read and comment on two sample applications as part of the review process. You will also learn general tips that successful applicants have used to strengthen their applications.

The workshop will also offer you the opportunity to start designing your own projects and application packages: defining project scope, devising a budget, developing a work plan, and preparing an application.