About NHPRC
As the grantmaking office of the National Archives, the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) supports the work of archivists and archival repositories acorss the nation to enhace public discovery and use of non-federal historical records. We do so primarily through grants and special initiatives.
Established by Congress in 1934, and chaired by the Archivist of the United States, the Commission is a 15-member advisory board chaired by the Archivist of the United States, with two members appointed by the President, representatives from the Senate and House of Representatives, the Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress, Department of State, Department of Defense, and appointees drawn from professional associations of archivists, historians, documentary editors, and government records administrators. Here is the current membership of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.
Administrative staff at the National Archives in Washington, DC implement NHPRC policies and make recommendations on grant proposals. Staff also provide advice and assistance to potential applicants and grantees. You can contact us at Commission Staff.
Since its inception, the Commission has funded projects to:
- publish historical records,
- make archival collections more accessible to the public,
- work with states on improving access to state and local records,
- provide professional development for archivists and historical documentary editors,
- support research and development (particularly for electronic records),
- engage communities in preserving and publishing historical records
See our current Funding Opportunities.
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