The Local Records Program distributes grant funds to local government agencies to assist them with records management, which includes digitization, security microfilming, supplies/equipment, salary support, and records conservation. Funds are awarded twice annually, and any local government agency is eligible to apply.
FY 2022 (Cycle 2) Grant Program Schedule
July 6: Cycle opens
July 6 - September 3: Draft application review period
September 3: FY22C2 Application deadline
November 3: LR Grant Review Committee reviews and scores grant applications, and makes funding recommendations to the State Libraries, Archives, and Records Commission
December 9: State Libraries, Archives, and Records Commission reviews grant applications and makes funding recommendations to the KDLA Commissioner
December 13: Award notifications are sent to grant applicants
All applicants must comply with State and Local procurement requirements as part of the grant application process.
Grant Application Materials
Grant Recipient Materials
Guidance Documents
Grant Training for County Clerks
Vendors
Applications will be reviewed by the Local Records Grant Review Committee. This committee is comprised of members who are familiar with local government and who have expertise in archives and records management. They will review the applications and make a recommendation to the State Libraries, Archives, and Records Commission who will make a final recommendation to the Commissioner of the Department for Libraries and Archives.
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If you have any additional questions, please contact your Regional Administrator or the Local Records Branch Manager, Nicole Bryan at 502-564-1745 or nicole.bryan@ky.gov.