Archives Development Program Direct Grants
Forecasted
The Archives Development Program Direct Grants from the Tennessee State Library & Archives support local archives in Tennessee with preservation, digitization, and improved access to historical collections.
Funder: Tennessee State Library & Archives
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027: DRAFT Application deadline (projected) | August 2027: FINAL Application deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per award; typically one-year project period.
Summary: Supports Tennessee local archives in enhancing storage, preservation, and public access to archival collections through targeted grants for supplies, equipment, and digitization.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Archives Development Program Direct Grants, administered by the Tennessee State Library & Archives (TSLA), provide targeted funding to local Tennessee archives and eligible organizations to support a wide range of archival needs. The program aims to improve the preservation, storage conditions, operational capacity, and public accessibility of archival collections. Grants can be used for purchasing or replacing archival supplies, shelving, environmental monitoring devices, digitization, contracted conservation treatments, part-time staffing, and professional development related to archival management. The initiative is designed to strengthen the care and accessibility of important public records and historical documents at the local level across Tennessee.
