Grants & Awards: DHP: Grant Application & Reference Material:
Eligibility
Not-for-profit organizations
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit community organizations, archives, libraries, historical societies, and similar institutions within New York State and consortia or partnerships of such agencies. Also eligible are service providers such as historical service agencies, colleges and universities, professional associations, or other not-for-profit institutions or systems that provide services to historical records programs.
Institutions are eligible for grants only if they certify that they are:
- Chartered by the Board of Regents of the State of New York; or
- Accepted by the Board of Regents for filing under the not-for-profit section (216) of the Education Law; or
- Registered with the Office of Charities of the New York State Department of State; or
- Granted not-for-profit status under section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code; or
- Are part of an institution previously approved, in accordance with the Education Law, Section 6401, to receive Aid to Independent Colleges and Universities (“Bundy Aid”).
A copy of the document proving certification of not-for-profit status must be included with this application.
SUNY/CUNY institutions
SUNY/CUNY institutions are eligible with certain restrictions and should contact the DHP office for guidance.
Religious Institutions
Religious institutions with a religious affiliation should contact the DHP office to discuss general eligibility and whether the specific records involved in the project are eligible for funding.
All applicants must read the Vendor Responsibility Statement. If a partnership or consortium is applying for a grant, applicants must contact the DHP office for guidance.
Complete DHP Grant Application Guidelines PDF format (Requires Adobe Reader)