Welcome
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission
promotes the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage essential
to understanding our democracy, history, and culture. – NHPRC Mission
The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC),
a statutory body affiliated with the National Archives and Records
Administration, supports a wide range of activities to
preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources relating to
the history of the United States.
Our History
Established by Congress in 1934, the
Commission is a 15-member body, chaired by
the Archivist of the United States, and composed of representatives of the
three branches of the Federal government and of professional associations of
archivists, historians, documentary editors, and records administrators.
How We Help
The Commission offers advice and
assistance to individuals and non-Federal agencies and institutions committed
to the preservation and use of America's documentary resources through its:
Each year the NHPRC receives an appropriation from Congress from which
it makes grants. The Commission meets in November and in May to establish
policy and to recommend to the Archivist of the United States grants it
believes should be funded.
NHPRC has statutory
authorization through fiscal year 2005 to receive up to $10 million in
annual appropriations for grants.
NHPRC's Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number
is 89.003. The CFDA
contains a complete list of Federal monies available for any of a number of
activities, from road construction to documentary editing and archives.
Who We Are
The Commission's administrative staff at the
National Archives and Records Administration:
- implements policies and recommendations
- provides assistance and advice to potential applicants
- advises the Commission on proposals
The Commission also publishes, Annotation,
a newsletter highlighting Commission projects and actions.
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