How to apply...
Application Procedure:
Request detailed guidelines for grants from headquarters office. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other nonprofit institutions (36 CFR 1210). Applications from State and local governments are subject to the provisions of the common rule for State and local grant administration, "Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments," dated (36 CFR 1207). The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program.
Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.
Award Procedure:
Applications are reviewed by state historical records advisory boards, subject area specialists and other appropriate individuals. Grant awards are recommended by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission at biennial meetings. Grants are formally made by the Archivist of the United States to the applicant institution or individual by letter.
Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check.
Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office,
or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by
intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.