The Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board's (GHRAB) grant program provides assistance to historical records repositories and state and local governments to preserve and make accessible historical records.  Other programs or grants that may also assist record keepers include:

Affiliate Chapter Program of the Georgia Historical Society (GHS):  Affiliate membership in GHS is open to all active, non-for-profit organizations whose mission is consistent with that of the Georgia Historical Society.  Members include historical and genealogical societies, commissions, museums, foundations, archives, preservation groups, and patriotic organizations.  A member of the GHS staff will visit with each affiliate, provide a program on some aspect of Georgia history, and can also offer technical services and advice on a number of archival or museum related problems.  Affiliate membership in GHS is $45 annually.  For further information, contact Roger Smith, Director of Education & Outreach, at 912-651-2125 or email him at rsmith@georgiahistory.com. 

Museum Services Exchange Program (MUSE) of the Georgia Association of Museums and Galleries (GAMG):  MUSE is a program of consulting services provided by and for members of GAMG.  Experienced museum professionals provide information, feedback, and a written report to museums, large and small.  GAMG pays the consultants a $600 honorarium; hosts must agree to provide travel expenses plus one-half of the honoraria.  GAMG membership cost depends on museum's annual budget.  For further information contact, Laura McCarty at 404-523-6220 ext. 11 or email her at ltmc@georgiahumanities.org

Georgia Office of Homeland Security Grants:  Public safety foundation grants and Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) grants help to better prepare the emergency responders of Georgia to react to potential or actual security threats.  For further information, contact Joe McKinney with GEMA who handles all Georgia Homeland Security grants at jmckinney@gema.state.ga.us or go to www.gahomelandsecurity.com/funding/default.htm#Grants

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grants:  Homeland Security grants help state and local governments better prepare to respond to all hazards preparedness activities and emergency management and to mitigate the impact disasters have on people and property.  Grants can pay for training, equipment, exercises and planning.  For further information, go to www.dhs.gov/dhspublic/display?theme=18.

National Leadership Grants for Libraries:  All types of libraries including public, school, academic, special, private (not-for-profit), archives, library agencies, and library consortia, are eligible to apply for these grants.  Successful proposals will have national impact and provide models that can be widely adapted or replicated by others.  Partnerships are encouraged and a significant match is required.  IMLS establishes a set of priorities each fiscal year.  For more information, contact Martha Crawley, Senior Program Officer at 202-606-5513 or email her at mcrawley@imls.gov.  An overview and applications can be found at www.imls.gov/grants/library/lib_nlgl.asp.

Georgia Heritage Grants:  Initiated during the 1994 Session of the Georgia General Assembly, these grants provide funding for the preservation of historic properties in Georgia.  Since that time, the Georgia Heritage Grants, administered through the Historic Preservation Division, have provided seed money for the preservation of historic properties and archaeological sites throughout the state.  The Program offers matching funds on a statewide competitive basis to local governments and nonprofit organizations for the preservation of Georgia Register-eligible historic properties.  For further information or to be put on a list to receive an application, contact:  Cherie Bennett, Grants Coordinator, Historic Preservation Division, Department of Natural Resources at cherie_bennett@dnr.state.ga.us or call at 404/651-5181 or go to http://www.gashpo.org/.

Historic Preservation Fund Grant:  The Historic Preservation Fund grant program is appropriated annually by the US Congress through the National Park Service to the state historic preservation offices.  The 60/40 matching grants enable Certified Local Governments to undertake projects that aid in the preservation of historic properties, such as historic resource or archaeological surveys, National Register nominations, planning projects, or information and education projects.  For further information, contact:  Cherie Bennett, Grants Coordinator, Historic Preservation Division, Department of Natural Resources at cherie_bennett@dnr.state.ga.us or call at 404/651-5181 or go to http://www.gashpo.org./

Governor's Discretionary Fund:  Administered by the Office of the Governor, State of Georgia, the Governor's Discretionary Fund provides funding for special needs or special situations that are not necessarily covered by other state programs.  Incorporated municipalities, counties, and authorities are eligible to apply.  For more information, contact the Office of the Governor, 404-656-1776.

Historic Resource Survey Funding:  Funding is available each year to conduct historic resource surveys to document Georgia's historic resources.  Priorities for projects are development pressure, lack of or incomplete existing survey, and direct links to other preservation or planning activities.  Countywide surveys are emphasized, but surveys of communities and surveys with broad regional or statewide benefits are also eligible.  These surveys do not require matching funds, but sponsoring groups are encouraged to raise local money or in-kind contributions.  For more information, contact Kenneth Gibbs, Survey Coordinator, Historic Preservation Division, Department of Natural Resources at Kenneth_gibbs@dnr.state.ga.us or call at 404-651-6432.

Georgia Humanities Council:  The Georgia Humanities Council provides support for educational programs which are developed and carried out in local communities.  The Council provides grants in varying amounts to nonprofit organizations, including museums, libraries, historical societies, community groups, schools, government agencies, and universities to support public programs in many formats in communities across Georgia.  Grants include Teacher Enrichment Grants, Conference Grants, Public Program Grants, Special Program Grants, and Planning/Consultant Grants.  For more information, visit www.georgiahumanities.org 

TEA-21/Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century:  This reimbursement program is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and administered by the Georgia Department of Transportation.  The objective is to provide funds for transportation-related projects enhancements, such as pedestrian and bicycle facilities; safety and educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists; acquisition of scenic easements and historic sites; scenic or historical highway programs (including the provision of tourist and welcome center facilities); landscaping or other scenic beautification; historic preservation; rehabilitation and operation of historic transportation buildings, structures and facilities; preservation of abandoned railway corridors; control and removal of outdoor advertising;  archaeological planning and research; environmental mitigation to address water pollution due to highway runoff or reduce vehicle-caused wildlife mortality while maintaining habitat connectivity; establishment of transportation museums.  State and local government agencies are eligible to apply.  Grants are matching grants (20% local, 80% federal) with a $1,000,000 maximum.  For more information, contact Ronda Britt at 404-657-6914 or email her at ronda.britt@dot.state.ga.us or visit http://www.dot.state.ga.us/dot/plan-prog/planning/projects/te/index.shtml

Community Development Block Grant - Loan Guarantee Program (Section 108 Program):  Local Governments are eligible to apply for these grants.  Eligible activities include, but are not limited to:  rehabilitation of real property owned or acquired by the public entity or its designated public agency; the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation or installation of commercial or industrial buildings, structures and other real property equipment and improvements.  For more information, contact Brian Williamson with the Department of Community Affairs at 404-679-1587 or email at bwilliam@dca.state.ga.us

Downtown Development Revolving Loan Fund (DD RLF):  These grants provided by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) assist non-entitlement cities and counties in implementing quality downtown development projects.  Grants range up to $200,000 maximum per project.  Applications may be submitted throughout the year and are generally reviewed within 30 days of submission.  For more information call Steed Robinson at 404-679-1585 or visit http://www.dca.state.ga.us/grants/index.html

National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC), a statutory body affiliated with the National Archives and Records Administration, supports a wide range of activities to preserve, publish, and encourage the use of documentary sources relating to the history of the United States.  Through its grant program, training programs, research services and special projects, the Commission offers advice and assistance to individuals and non-Federal agencies and institutions committed to the preservation and use of America's documentary resources.  Grants include archival grants, educational programs and fellowships, electronic recordation grants and publications grants.  For more information, visit http://www.archives.gov/grants/about_nhprc/grant_programs.html or call 202-501-5610.

National Endowment for the Humanities:  The NEH is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1965 to foster the study of history, literature, history of art and science, philosophy, religion, folklore and other disciplines.  NEH grants typically go to individuals and cultural institutions such as museums, archives, libraries, universities, historical societies, public television and radio stations to preserve and provide access to cultural and educational resources, strengthen teaching and learning in schools and colleges, promote research and original scholarship, provide opportunities for lifelong learning, and to strengthen the institutional base of the humanities.  For more information, visit www.neh.gov.

Museum Assessment Program:  The Museum Assessment Program is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the American Association of Museums.  It is designed to help museums assess their strengths and weaknesses and plan for the future.  The program provides noncompetitive grants of technical assistance for three types of assessments:  institutional, collection management and public dimension.  The grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis after being approved by the Director of IMLS.  For more information, visit the IMLS Web site at www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_map.asp.

Conservation Assessment Program:  The Conservation Assessment Program is funded by IMLS and administered by Heritage Preservation.  The program provides eligible museums with a general conservation survey grant.  Applications are funded on a first-come, first-served basis.  The program supports a two-day site visit by a conservation professional to perform the assessment.  For museums located in historic structures, the grant supports a two-day site visit by a preservation architect or an architectural conservator, as well.  For more information, visit the IMLS Web site at www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_cap.asp.

Preservation Assistance Grants and Preservation and Access Grants (Humanities): Distributed by the National Endowment for the Humanities, these grants fund the preservation and conservation of collections.  They cannot be used for capital improvements of buildings or structures.  Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations or institutions as well as state and local government agencies.  For more information, visit www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/preservation.html. 

Preservation Services Fund (PSF):  Administered by the National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), this fund provides matching grants to hire consultants for rehabilitation projects to produce plans, specs, historic structures reports (HSR), and feasibility studies and for heritage education and co-sponsoring conferences.  Nonprofit organizations and public agencies are eligible to apply.  Grant awards range from $5,000 to $500.  Most grants average $1,000 to $2,000.  For more information contact:  Southern Regional Office of the NTHP at 843-722-8552 or go to www.nationaltrust.org/help/grants.html.  

National Leadership Grants for Museums:  Nonprofit museums and museum service organizations, including historic house museums, are eligible to apply for these grants that encourage innovation in providing public service and meeting community needs; widespread and creative use of new technologies; model projects to be replicated throughout the field; greater public access to museum collections; and extended impact of federal dollars through collaborative projects.  For more information, contact Dan Lukash, Program Officer at 202-606-4644 or email him at dlukash@imls.gov.  A program overview and applications can be found at www.imls.gov/grants/museum/mus_nlgm.asp

Challenge Grants (Humanities):  Administered by the National Endowment for the Humanities, challenge grants help institutions and organizations secure long-term support for, and improvements in, their humanities programs and resources.  Funds can be used to create endowments for maintenance of facilities.  In special circumstances, challenge grants can help with limited direct costs, including construction and renovation of facilities and conservation of collections.  Recipients may include public agencies or private nonprofit organizations (except elementary and secondary schools).  For more information, visit www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/challenge.html.

Consultation, Planning, and Implementation Grants for Museums, Libraries, and Special Projects (Humanities):  The National Endowment for the Humanities administers these grants.  The grants are designed to help museums, libraries, historical organizations, and community organizations develop, plan, and implement new projects or chart a new interpretive direction.  Interpretation of historic sites is an eligible project category.  Recipients may include nonprofit organizations as well as state and local government agencies.  For more information, visit www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/public-consult.html or www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/public-planning.html.

Save America's Treasures Grants:  Grants are available for preservation and/or conservation work on nationally significant intellectual and cultural artifacts and nationally significant historic structures and sites.  Intellectual and cultural artifacts include artifacts, collections, documents, monuments and works of art.  Historic structures and sites include historic districts, sites, buildings, structures and objects.  Grants are awarded through a competitive process, and each grant requires a dollar-for-dollar non-Federal match.  For more information, visit http://www2.cr.nps.gov/ treasures.

For other funding sources within Georgia and nationwide, as well as foundations that fund in Georgia, please visit the Historic Preservation Division, Department of Natural Resources, http://hpd.dnr.state.ga.us/content/displaycontent.asp?txtDocument=213.  This web site contacts a comprehensive listing of grants that is a valuable tool in locating other funding assistance.