Opportunity Information: Apply for 030ADV21R0227
The Library of Congress grant opportunity "Of the People: Widening the Path: CCDI - Higher Education" is a discretionary grant program designed to deepen connections between the Library of Congress and communities that have historically been underrepresented in mainstream cultural narratives. The central goal is to strengthen how higher education institutions use the Library of Congress digital collections and digital tools, while supporting projects that help Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and other racial and ethnic minority communities within the United States share and shape stories about Americas past, present, and future. In practice, the program is looking for work that is community-centered and impact-driven, using the Librarys materials not just as references but as building blocks for storytelling, learning, and public engagement.
Funded projects are expected to draw from items across the Library of Congress digital collections and use them in creative, context-appropriate ways. Applicants may curate, interpret, describe, display, or re-mix collection items, as long as the work complies with copyright and other applicable laws. The emphasis is on meaningful use rather than a single prescribed format, so projects can range from relatively straightforward outreach efforts to more technically advanced digital initiatives. The grant explicitly allows technology to be used at any level of complexity, meaning a project might rely on existing tools and platforms (such as social media, digital exhibits, or multimedia storytelling) or it might involve building something new (like a custom website, interactive experience, or digital tool that helps users explore collections in a new way). What matters most is not the novelty of the technology, but the quality of the connections it creates and the value it delivers to the people who create, use, and encounter the work.
This opportunity is specifically aimed at higher education applicants, with eligibility limited to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. The program anticipates making a single award, with an award ceiling of $60,000. The funding activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the program is not restricted to a narrow disciplinary lane; it can support a wide range of humanities, arts, education, digital scholarship, public history, library and information science, media, or community engagement approaches, as long as the project aligns with the mission of widening participation and access through Library of Congress digital resources.
Key administrative details from the listing include the Funding Opportunity Number 030ADV21R0227 and CFDA number 42.011, with the opportunity originally posted on September 15, 2021 and an original closing date of November 15, 2021. The Notice of Funding Opportunity is referenced as the place to find the official requirements, evaluation criteria, and application instructions, but the core program message is clear: the Library of Congress wants higher education partners to use its digital collections in ways that broaden whose stories are told, who gets to tell them, and how communities connect with one another and with the national collection through accessible, creative, and legally compliant digital work.Apply for 030ADV21R0227
- The Library of Congress in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Library of Congress - Of the People: Widening the Path: CCDI – Higher Education" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 42.011.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 15, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 15, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $60,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Of the People: Widening the Path: CCDI - Higher Education" grant?
This is a discretionary grant program from the Library of Congress intended to deepen connections between the Library and communities that have historically been underrepresented in mainstream cultural narratives. The program focuses on helping higher education institutions use the Library of Congress digital collections and digital tools to support community-centered, impact-driven projects.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to strengthen how higher education institutions use the Library of Congress digital collections and tools while supporting projects that help communities share and shape stories about America's past, present, and future. The emphasis is on widening participation and access through meaningful, community-centered use of digital resources.
Which communities does the program aim to support?
The opportunity highlights work that supports Black, Indigenous, Hispanic or Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and other racial and ethnic minority communities within the United States, particularly in ways that broaden whose stories are told and who gets to tell them.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to higher education applicants, specifically public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program anticipates making a single award.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $60,000.
What kinds of projects are a good fit for this grant?
Projects should be community-centered and impact-driven, using the Library of Congress digital collections not just as references but as building blocks for storytelling, learning, and public engagement. Projects may range from relatively straightforward outreach efforts to more technically advanced digital initiatives, as long as they align with the mission of widening participation and access.
Do funded projects have to use Library of Congress materials?
Yes. Funded projects are expected to draw from items across the Library of Congress digital collections and use them in creative, context-appropriate ways.
What types of activities are allowed with the digital collection items?
Applicants may curate, interpret, describe, display, or re-mix collection items, as long as the work complies with copyright and other applicable laws.
Is there a required format for the final project (for example, a website or exhibit)?
No single format is prescribed. The emphasis is on meaningful use of Library materials and the quality of community connections created, rather than a specific deliverable type.
How important is technology to this program?
Technology can be used at any level of complexity. A project could rely on existing tools and platforms (such as social media, digital exhibits, or multimedia storytelling) or involve building something new (like a custom website, interactive experience, or a digital tool that helps users explore collections in a new way). The program emphasizes value and connection over novelty.
Does the program require building new technology?
No. The opportunity explicitly allows projects that use existing tools and platforms, as well as projects that build new tools. What matters most is the value delivered and the strength of the connections created through the work.
What does the "Funding Activity Category" mean for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as "Other," reflecting that the program is not limited to a narrow disciplinary area. It can support a wide range of approaches as long as the project aligns with widening participation and access through Library of Congress digital resources.
What fields or approaches can this grant support?
The listing indicates it can support many approaches, including (but not limited to) humanities, arts, education, digital scholarship, public history, library and information science, media, or community engagement, provided the work aligns with the program mission and uses the Library of Congress digital collections meaningfully.
What are the key compliance considerations for using Library materials?
Projects must comply with copyright and other applicable laws when curating, displaying, re-mixing, or otherwise reusing collection items.
Where can applicants find the official requirements and evaluation criteria?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity is referenced as the place to find the official requirements, evaluation criteria, and application instructions.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is 030ADV21R0227.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 42.011.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was originally posted on September 15, 2021, and the original closing date was November 15, 2021.
What is the overall message of the program for higher education partners?
The Library of Congress is seeking higher education partners to use its digital collections in accessible, creative, and legally compliant ways that broaden whose stories are told, who gets to tell them, and how communities connect with one another and with the national collection.
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