Description
The New York State Archives is offering grants under the Documentary Heritage Program for FY 2026‑2027 to support archival projects that document under‑represented groups and topics in New York State. Eligible nonprofit, archival, museum, library, and SUNY/CUNY entities must pre‑qualify in the Statewide Financial System, provide at least a 10 % cost‑share, and submit an electronic application (with paper signature forms postmarked) by June 2, 2026. Funding is capped at $25 k for “access” projects (arrangement, description, digitization, community archiving, reparative description) and $5 k for “implementation” projects tied to an Archival Needs Assessment. The grant term runs October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027, with mid‑term and final reporting requirements.
• Eligible activities: archival arrangement & description, documentation planning, digitization, conversion to EAD, community archiving, reparative description.
• Funding limits: up to $25 k per access grant, up to $5 k per implementation grant; total pool $92 k.
• Mandatory pre‑qualification in the Statewide Financial System and a 10 % cost‑share from the applicant.
• Application must include a cover sheet, payee form, project narrative (≤ 3,000 words), budget worksheet, and signed FS‑10; all signatures in blue ink.
• Reporting: April 1 2027 mid‑term status email; October 31 2027 final narrative and fiscal reports; records retained ≥ 6 years.