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The Foundation prioritizes applications that clearly demonstrate how the proposed project will advance one or more strategic goals of the SAA ; align with the mission, vision, and core values of the SAA the archival profession at large. The Catalyst Grant Program differs from the SAA Foundation’s Opportunity Grant Fund in that it is intended to support planned, complex initiatives.
In contrast, the Opportunity Grant Fund is designed to provide timely support for unanticipated opportunities. For more information, please The Catalyst Grant program supports: carefully planned projects such as the processing, cataloging, and digitization of archival collections particularly those that may serve as models for the broader archival profession and contribute to the development of best practices.
of new or further development of existing guidelines and best practices that benefit the archival field, including preliminary research or studies aimed at advancing professional standards and methodologies.
Examples of previously funded projects include: Please note that these examples are illustrative and are not intended to highlight project types that are greater significance/higher 1: Testing and refining the Maturity Model for Reparative Description (MMRD) to support a broader range of archivists working across diverse institutions and contexts.
2: A study exploring how members of the U.S. archival community are using artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) tools to enhance access to digital archival materials, while also identifying the limitations and opportunities of these technologies.
3: A workshop series focused on developing and preserving archival collections of literary organizations and under-resourced cultural heritage groups that center and serve writers of color and their creative Catalyst Grant Application Catalyst Grant Application Amounts: Grants range from $500 to $5,000 .
No matching funds Priorities: Applications that clearly demonstrate how the proposed project will advance one or more goals of the SAA, SAA Foundation, and benefit the archival profession will receive priority consideration. Scope: Applicants must clearly identify the specific portion of the project to be supported by the Catalyst Grant.
Duration: Applications must specify a projected start date and end date for the entire project (e.g., if multi-year) and for the portion of the project to be funded by grant funds. Cycle: The Catalyst Grant program accepts applications once annually, beginning in November, with funding decisions made in May. Process: All applications must be submitted online .
Eligible applicants include: archival repositories located in the United States that steward collections open to the public. outside the United States that hold SAA Institutional Membership . residing in the United States who are affiliated with non-profit archival repositories with publicly accessible collections.
outside the United States who are affiliated with non-profit archival repositories and hold Individual SAA Membership . organizations of archivists based in the United States. Note: Applicants who have previously received funding from the SAA Foundation must submit a final report for their prior project before applying for a new Catalyst Grant.
Projects requesting assistance with emergency preparedness or recovery from major disasters are not eligible for Catalyst Grants. The National Disaster Recovery Fund for Archives supports such initiatives. Financial support for attendance at the SAA Annual Meeting is ineligible for Catalyst Grants.
The Annual Meeting Award Program is available for those requests. and Benefits: Funding may be used for salaries and benefits directly related to proposed project activities and proportional to time spent on the project (e.g., a percentage of salary based on project involvement).
The SAA Foundation may cover benefits if they are clearly itemized in the and Honoraria: Consultant fees and honoraria for archivists, conservators, or other professionals must be specific to the proposed project activities and time spent. and Training Opportunities: Funding may support internships or training programs that prepare graduate students or early-career archivists for careers in archives.
Domestic Travel: Grant funds may be used for travel directly tied to project activities (e.g., visiting a donor site to appraise a collection). This includes domestic airfare, lodging, meals, mileage, and per diem, provided rates do not exceed current federal guidelines. and Equipment: Funding may be used for archival supplies and equipment essential to project goals.
The SAA Foundation does not fund general-purpose equipment, such as computers or printers. Mailing costs directly related to the project may be included. Applicants are encouraged to use bulk-mail rates when feasible.
Expenses: Funds may support construction, preservation, or renovation projects if it is demonstrated that the project will serve as a model for the archival profession or contribute to best practices.
or fundraising activities incurred prior to grant approval or beverages, except when covered under per diem guidelines for Grant applications are reviewed and approved by the SAA Foundation Board of Directors, with administration overseen by the Board, its Review Committee , and the SAA Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The process follows standard guidelines established by the SAA Foundation. For details, Foundation Grant Funding Policy .
Submission: The portal is open for submissions from November 1 through January 31 (5:00 PM Central Time). Confirmation : Applicants can track the status of their submission via the SmarterSelect platform used by the SAA Foundation. Access remains available after the deadline.
Review: The Grant Review Committee begins evaluations on February 15. First, the SAA Foundation’s CEO or designee conducts an initial administrative review to ensure the proposal baseline funding requirements based on program criteria with the mission, resources, and priorities of the SAA Foundation Proposals meeting these criteria are forwarded to the Grant Review Committee.
The CEO or designee, in consultation with the committee, may request additional information or due diligence documentation from applicants. Approval: Grant recommendations must receive a majority vote from the SAA Foundation Board at its May meeting. Notification: All applicants will be notified of their application applicants will receive an award letter via email, along with instructions for payment, evaluation, and reporting.
applicants will be notified after all awards have been accepted, typically by August 1, or earlier if possible. of Funds: Funds will be disbursed upon receipt of all required due diligence documentation, as early as June 30. All applications must be submitted via the online portal , which includes brief narrative responses and allows for uploading supporting documentation.
Key sections include: Title, abstract, hosting institution Work Plan and Methodology Goals, methods, timeline, roles/credentials of project leaders or sponsoring body, expected outcomes How the project advances the SAA; aligns with the mission, vision, and core values of the SAA Foundation; and benefits the archival profession at large with reference to SAA’s Benchmarks and assessment criteria, dissemination plan, Budget for the full project, including: • Narrative explaining use of Catalyst Grant funds • Identification of in-kind contributions and other income sources (strongly • Budget spreadsheet detailing allocation of grant funds and other resources Résumés of project leaders, 501(c)(3) determination letter, endorsement letter from sponsoring organization Due Diligence Information Financial reports or audited statements, list of trustees/directors, annual report and/or IRS Form 990/990EZ, diversity data Please contact us at foundation@archivists.
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