New York State Contract Reporter #305

New York State Documentary Heritage Program 2026-2027 Grant Opportunity

The New York State Education Department is announcing the 2026-2027 Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) grant opportunity to support the preservation and accessibility of historical records across New York State. - Government Buyer: - New York State Education Department (NYS ED) - Sub-agency: Contract Administration Unit - Office: CAU - Eligible Applicants: - Not-for-profit organizations, archives, libraries, museums, historical societies, and similar institutions in New York State - Certain SUNY/CUNY institutions and consortia (must comply with NYSED Consortium Policy) - Products/Services Requested: - Historical documentation services, including projects to identify, survey, collect, arrange, describe, and make available records - Focus on records related to under-represented groups and topics significant to New York State history - Funding Details: - Total available grant funding: $92,000 - 30% MWBE (Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise) participation goal - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Mandatory prequalification in the Statewide Financial System - Projects must prioritize under-documented groups or subjects - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are mentioned, as this is a grant for services related to historical documentation - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Statewide across all New York State counties - Contracting office located at 89 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12234

Description

The Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) grants aim to enhance the documentation of New York State's history and culture by supporting projects that identify, survey, collect, arrange, describe, and make available records related to under-represented groups and topics in the state's historical record. Administered by the New York State Archives under the Education Department, the program provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations, archives, libraries, historical societies, museums, and similar institutions operating historical records programs within New York State. For the 2026-2027 grant year, a total of $92,000 is available. Eligible applicants must have not-for-profit status or be specified SUNY/CUNY institutions, and consortia must meet NYSED Consortium Policy requirements. The program prioritizes projects focusing on under-documented groups or subjects significant to New York State history.

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