Description
The Archie Green Cultural Documentation Program is a grant opportunity that aims to support the creation of community-centered collections that increase the public's knowledge and understanding of diverse local and regional cultural and traditional practices. The program seeks proposals that will support contemporary cultural documentation and research with a focus on documentation of community-based cultural and traditional practices. Funded projects will result in archival collections preserved at the American Folklife Center and made accessible through the Library of Congress' website.
Some key points to consider include:
* The program is open to individuals and organizations, with no requirement for 501(c)(3) status.
* Applicants can submit multiple concept papers, and each application will be evaluated on its own merits.
* The program has a 12-month period of performance, with an anticipated start date of early September 2026.
* Awardees will be required to grant the Library an open license for non-commercial public use of the collection materials.
* The program allows for partnerships with community institutions and collaboration with consultants and sub-contractors.