RFP #305: Documentary Heritage Program 2026-2027
The Documentary Heritage Program funds projects to document, preserve, and make accessible New York State’s historical records, prioritizing under-represented groups and topics.
Funder: New York State Education Department
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (questions deadline) | May 2026 (Notice of Intent recommended) | June 2026 (application submission & paper forms postmark & prequalification) | April 2027 (mid-term report due) | October 2027 (final report due)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 for access projects; up to $5,000 for implementation projects; $92,000 total available for the cycle.
Summary: Supports not-for-profit organizations in New York State to document, preserve, and make accessible historical records, with emphasis on under-represented groups and topics.
Key Information: Applicants must be prequalified in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) before the application deadline; 10% cost share required.
Description
The Documentary Heritage Program (DHP), administered by the New York State Archives, funds projects that build a more comprehensive and equitable documentation of New York State’s history and culture. The program supports not-for-profit organizations, archives, libraries, historical societies, museums, and consortia in identifying, collecting, arranging, describing, and making available historical records—especially those relating to under-documented groups, communities, and topics. The DHP prioritizes projects that address the stories and records of marginalized and under-represented populations in New York’s historical record.
