PA Historical & Archival Records Care Grant

PA Historical & Archival Records Care Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC)
Amount: Up to US $5,000
Last Updated: October 17, 2025

Summary

The PA Historical & Archival Records Care Grant, offered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, supports non-profits and local governments in preserving significant archival records. Funding ranges from $5,000 for single organizations to $15,000 for collaborative applications. This competitive grant aims to enhance the care of historical documents, ensuring their longevity and accessibility for future generations. Applications are evaluated by a sub-committee of the State Historical Records Advisory Board.

Overview

Overview The Historical & Archival Records Care grant program was established by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) and the State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) to assist non-profits and local governments with the preservation of historically valuable original archival records. The grants are administered on a competitive basis. Funding for the award is for two years. Grants will be awarded based on review of the application by a sub-committee of SHRAB. Levels of Funding There are two levels of funding for the Historical & Archival Records Care Grants: Single organization grants in amounts up to and including $5,000. No match required; and Collaborative grants, where organizations can apply jointly for up to $15,000. This would include two organizations applying jointly for up to $10,000 or three organizationsapplying collaboratively for up to $15,000. No match required.

Eligibility

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