Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) Grants

Grants & Awards:

Documentary Heritage Program Grants

The Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) is a statewide program established by law to provide financial support and guidance to not-for-profit organizations that hold, collect and make available New York's historical records. Funding is available to support sound archival administration, and for projects that relate to groups and topics traditionally under-represented in New York’s historical record. The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) 2013-2014 appropriation for DHP is $461,000. This includes $369,000 for regional services and $92,000 for DHP Grants. DHP Grant Project Types include: Documentation and Arrangement & Description. DHP is administered by the New York State Archives, a unit of the New York State Education Department.

For further information about the DHP program, including an explanation of DHP’s Priorities and a description of DHP Regional Services, visit the Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) information page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Grant Application Guidelines and Forms 2013-2014

Grant applications are due March 1, 2013

DHP Grant Guidelines and Resources

Application Forms

Application Checklist
Application Cover Sheet
Payee Information Form
Application Narrative Form
Cost Sharing Form
Project Budget Narratives and Worksheets
- Code 15 - Salaries for Professional Staff
- Code 16 - Salaries for Support Staff
- Code 40 - Purchased Services
- Code 45 - Supplies, Materials, and Equipment costing less than $5,000
- Code 46 - Travel Expenses
- Code 80 - Employee Benefits
FS-10 Proposed Budget Form

Assistance

Grant Application Workshops – are especially helpful for first-time applicants. Check the Documentary Heritage Program workshops link for information on DHP workshop offerings in your region.
Grantwriting Tip Sheets - are helpful for those who can’t make it to a Workshop, for first-time applicants, and as a refresher for more experienced grant writers.
- Tip Sheet #1 - Developing Your Project
- Tip Sheet #2 - Writing Your Application
- Tip Sheet #3 - The Final Check
Documentary Heritage Program publications. Visit the Managing Records section of the Publications list to obtain a PDF or print copy of DHP publications.
Documentary Heritage Program Grants Officer - can provide advice on developing a grant project and submitting an application - Email: dhs@mail.nysed.gov, Phone: (518) 474-6926.

Grant Recipients

Forms needed by current grant recipients:
FS-10 (budget), FS-25 (interim report), FS-10A (budget amendment), or FS-10F (final fiscal report)

Projects Previously Funded

Current year grant awards: 2012-2013

Listings of previous grant awards: 2011-2012, 2010-2011, 2009-2010, 2008-2009, 2007-2008, 2006-2007, 2005-2006, 2004-2005, 2003-2004, 2002-03, 2001-02, 1988-2001