Announcing SC SHRAB Microgrant Program

    As part of the funding from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), the SC SHRAB will award a maximum individual award amount of $1,000.00, to fund up to 15 microgrants to provide non-competitive funding for capital support and/or essential needs purchases to benefit an archival program of South Carolina institutions housing historical records.  There is no cost share for these microgrants; SC SHRAB will provide 100% of the funding.

Eligibility

• Eligible Institutions include:
  • South Carolina Historical Records Repositories: A non-profit institution or organization that has a formal archives program that preserves and provides access to historical documents on a regularly scheduled basis to the general public.  This may be a historical society, library, museum, college or university, church, public library, or other similar institution or organization.
  • Local Governments
  • Professional Organizations: A non-profit organization or institution engaged in activities that serve and/or support the South Carolina archival community in education and training and/or services to preserve and/or provide access to South Carolina’s historical records.
  • Federally-acknowledged or state-recognized Native American tribes or groups
• Ineligible Institutions Include:
  • For-profit organizations
  • State Government Agencies (Exceptions: State Library and state-supported colleges and universities)
  • Organizations that do not provide public access to their historical records

Deadlines and Timetable for 2025 Grant Cycle

  August 1, 2025 through December 1, 2025 – SC SHRAB will accept Funding Request Document and
  related materials.

Applicant Requirements

Interested institutions will need to complete a Funding Request Document and submit it along with the required documentation to the SC SHRAB for review. 

Funding Policies

SC SHRAB will provide funding for projects that support researcher access to their collections, including:

• Archival Supplies: Costs for purchasing materials to house the collection, such as acid-free folders, Mylar sleeves, and shelving.
• Equipment: Costs for purchasing materials to improve access and aid researchers, such as scanners, printers, copiers, and computers.
• Furniture: Costs for purchasing office furnishings for staff and researchers, such as desks and chairs.
• Software: Costs for purchasing software for collection management and cataloging and/or to provide online access to digital collections.  Funds will only cover one-time costs for software purchases and will not include annual maintenance or subscription costs.

See Microgrant Guidelines and Funding Request Document for more information and to apply.

Contact Erin Lowry, SHRAB Coordinator, at SCSHRAB@scdah.sc.gov or 803-896-6128 with questions.