Moose Plate Grant Program
Forecasted
The Moose Plate Grant Program funds the preservation and conservation of New Hampshire’s historically significant public documents, supporting archival and scientific treatments to protect and increase access to these materials.
Funder: New Hampshire Department of Natural & Cultural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Letter of Intent) | June 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 per project; no matching funds required; project duration typically 12–18 months.
Summary: Supports preservation and conservation of historically significant, publicly owned documents in New Hampshire.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Moose Plate Grant Program, administered by the New Hampshire State Library (NHSL) under the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources, provides funding for the preservation and conservation of documents and manuscripts that are historically significant to New Hampshire. Supported by proceeds from the sale of the state's conservation license plates ("Moose Plates"), this program enables public institutions to safeguard vital records and cultural heritage materials for future generations. Eligible projects include conservation treatment, preservation microfilm, digital reformatting (with conservation), archival processing, and related activities that help ensure public access and long-term preservation of publicly owned documents.
