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CHRAB Funding Opportunity - Supply and Digitization Fund 2025

In lieu of the re-grant program this year, the Colorado Historical Records Advisory Board (CHRAB) is happy to announce a unique funding opportunity from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC).  Selected applicants will be awarded up to $2,000 in archival supplies and/or outsourced digitization funding.

Please fill out the following questionnaire to apply for this opportunity by 11:59pm MST on September 13, 2025:

CHRAB Supply and Digitization Fund Application 2025 (opens in a new window)

If applying for BOTH the Supply Fund and Digitization Fund, please fill out all sections and make sure the total request between the two is $2,000 or less.

Supply Fund Information:

If awarded, supplies will be purchased from Gaylord Archival and shipped directly to your institution. For this opportunity, only archival supplies listed on Gaylord Archival's website will be eligible. 

Gaylord Archival's website: https://www.gaylord.com/
 
This funding is only for archival supplies, and funds cannot be used for hardware, software, clothing, or general office supplies. Funding cannot go toward exhibiting or conserving archaeological artifacts, museum objects, or works of art.

If your chosen item(s) end up being back ordered, you will be contacted for further steps. 

Applicants must reside in the State of Colorado.
 
Digitization Fund Information:
 
Please choose a vendor that is located in Colorado with experience handling archival material and provide a quote that includes: type(s) of material, item count, and cost. Vendor must be able to complete the work by December 1, 2025.
 
Applicants must reside in the State of Colorado and material must adhere to NHPRC eligibility guidelines.

Awards will be announced no later than September 30, 2025.  
 
 
Questions about applying? Please email CHRAB@state.co.us