Only political subdivisions and their records custodians may qualify for funds under this program. Reformatting of records. Grant applications will be prioritized in this order initially. Priority will be given to applications utilizing recognized archival quality preservation practices, processes and technologies. Funds available for records preservation matching grants are contingent upon legislative appropriation, less necessary expenses to administer program.
Grant period is one year, concurrent with state fiscal year.
All political subdivisions are eligible to apply for funds but will not automatically receive funds. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, evaluated by Archives and History staff and rated in accordance with program priorities established by section 4.2 above. The commission will consider the grant applications and make the final awards based on staff recommendations and ratings. Availability of project application form and selection criteria will be announced in February and accessible on the Archives and History web page or upon written or verbal request. Successful grant recipients will be notified on or before the first day of July of each year.