Local Records Grant Program

About Local Records Grants...

What Can Be Funded and How to Apply...

Agencies can apply for one of the following types of grant (per grant cycle):

Technology Tools...

Up to $30,000

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Diagram of different IT tools

Organizing the File Room...

Up to $20,000

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an office room filled with clutter and boxes

Digital Imaging...

Up to $50,000

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Assistance with applying...

Email [email protected] if you would like help with planning your project and application.

A recorded version of the "How to Apply for a Local Records Grant" webinar is also available.

*** Grant Applications Open February 1, 2027 ***

Next Grant Cycle Timeline...

Oct 2025 – Oct 2026 – Archives making improvements to the grant program

Nov 2026 – Jan 2027 – Help available to prepare grant applications

Feb 1, 2027 – Grant applications open

Feb 26, 2027 – Grant applications close

Late May 2027 – Grant awards announced

May-Jun 2027 – Contracts executed

Jul 5, 2027 – Grant projects have started

Jun 2, 2028 – Final date to submit reimbursement requests

2025-26 Grant Cycle Timeline...

List of Grants Awarded

May 29, 2026 - Final date to submit reimbursement requests

Previous Grant Cycles...

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Questions?

[email protected]

Phone: (360) 586-4901