Archives Development Program Direct Grants
Forecasted
Archives Development Program Direct Grants support Tennessee local archives with collection care, storage, staffing, and digitization to preserve archival materials and improve public access.
Funder: Tennessee State Library & Archives
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Optional draft) | August 2027 (Final application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for improvements to local archives
Summary: Supports Tennessee local archives with collection care, storage, staffing, digitization, and public access improvements.
Key Information: Applicants need county records-preservation support and an active Public Records Commission that has met at least twice during the county’s fiscal year.
Description
The Archives Development Program Direct Grants are administered by the Tennessee State Library & Archives and funded solely by the Tennessee Secretary of State. The program supports local archives across Tennessee, helping them purchase or replace archival supplies and improve collection storage conditions, operations, and public accessibility. It serves official county and municipal archives, as well as legally authorized nonprofit custodians of county or municipal records.
Supported projects address practical preservation and access needs, from archival shelving and protective enclosures to contracted conservation treatments and part-time staffing. Funding can also support environmental monitoring, digitization that improves online access to collections, and registration fees for webinars from approved organizations. The program’s focus is on resources and services that help preserve archival collections and make them more accessible to the public.
