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News Article: Major Archival Project Funding Opportunities for 2026 Announced
In the world of archival projects, 2026 promises to be an exciting year with several key opportunities for funding and events. Here's a breakdown of what's on the horizon.
ICA Project Funding for 2026
The International Council on Archives (ICA) has announced two main funding calls for 2026. The Fund for the International Development of Archives (FIDA) and the Programme Commission (PCOM) are both accepting applications.
FIDA, which supports projects to strengthen archives in low-resource communities, offers funding of up to 5,000 Euros per project (occasionally 10,000 Euros). Applicants must be ICA members or partners, with professional sections able to support but not apply directly. On the other hand, PCOM, which supports projects aligned with ICA’s strategic priorities, offers funding of up to 5,000 Euros per project. Applicants can be ICA groups, members, or staff of member institutions. The deadline for proposals is 15 September 2025, with results announced in January 2026.
Society of American Archivists (SAA) ARCHIVES*RECORDS 2025
The Society of American Archivists (SAA) is hosting its annual meeting and conference in Anaheim, CA from August 24-27, 2025. The event includes an exposition on August 25-26, and the advance registration deadline has been extended to August 1, 2025.
International Archives Week 2026 Theme Voting
A call to vote on the theme for International Archives Week 2026 is currently open, with voting closing on August 15, 2025.
State Board Programming Grants Deadlines
For those interested in publishing documentary editions of historical records, the State Board Programming Grants offer a significant opportunity. Unfortunately, no explicit deadlines or details for State Board Programming Grants beyond 2025 could be confirmed from the results. It is recommended to check relevant state archives or arts/cultural agencies directly for authoritative and updated information.
However, it's worth noting that the final deadline for the State Board Programming Grants related to publishing documentary editions of historical records is November 5, 2025. The draft deadline for these projects is August 15, 2025, and the archival projects aim to enhance online public discovery and use of historical records collections.
For further information about the State Board Programming Grants, contact your program officer. The final deadline for these projects is November 5, 2025. The archival projects involve publishing historical records in collaborative digital editions.
In conclusion, the major archival project funding opportunity for 2026 is the ICA calls (FIDA and PCOM) with a key application deadline of September 15, 2025. The SAA’s 2025 conference and advance registration deadlines are active in mid-2025, and voting for the 2026 International Archives Week theme closes August 15, 2025. State Board Programming Grants deadlines for 2025 and beyond could not be confirmed from these results, so it's crucial to stay informed by monitoring relevant organisations' websites throughout 2025.
- One could consider investing in strengthening the archives of low-resource communities by applying for the International Council on Archives (ICA) Fund for the International Development of Archives (FIDA), offering up to 5,000 Euros per project.
- For those interested in publishing historical records in digital editions, the State Board Programming Grants offer a significant opportunity, with a draft deadline of August 15, 2025, and a final deadline of November 5, 2025.
