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2026-2027 LGRMIF Grants - Apply Now!
The New York State Archives is pleased to announce that it is now accepting
applications
for the 2026-2027 Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund (LGRMIF) grant cycle. The application deadline is 5:00 pm on April 1st, 2026.
Scheduling and State Agency Services
Scheduling and State Agency Services (SSAS) develops records
retention and disposition schedules
for state agencies and local governments that authorize disposition of records. We also provide records management advice, assistance, and training to state agencies.
Local Government Services
The State Archives provides
records management advice
, assistance, and training to local governments throughout New York State as they manage their records, document their actions within their communities, and protect their history for future generations.
State Records Center
The
State Records Center
, operated by the New York State Archives, provides efficient, low-cost storage and retrieval for New York State agencies’ inactive records.
Access to Records
Access Services coordinates transfers of records from state agencies and makes
information about records available to the public
through online finding aids, catalog records, digital collections, pathfinders, guides, and name indexes.
Researcher Services
Researcher Services
provides access to archival records of New York State government -- executive, legislative, and judicial branches. We assist researchers in identifying records for their research and provide copies for researchers who are not able to visit our public research room.
Education
New York State Archives education resources can now be reached directly at
considerthesourceny.org
. This new interactive website contains original New York State Archives primary sources and learning activities along with new educational materials.
Grants for Local Governments
The Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund
competitive grant program awards funds to local governments to assist them in managing their records. Since 1990, the fund has awarded over $246 million to 2,428 local governments.
Preservation
The Documentary Heritage Program
provides training, assessment services and grant funding to support the keepers of New York’s historical records, and to ensure that New Yorkers have access to an equitable and just historical record.
Workshops and Webinars
The Archives offers a variety of
webinars and in person training
opportunities to help New Yorkers manage their records.
Quick Links
Disaster Management
Digital Collections
Retention and Disposition Schedules
earch for Records
Selected New Accessions
Try our Name Index Search
Ancestry.com New York
Legislative Bill and Veto Jackets
LGS-1 Schedule
New York State Records Center
HSE, GED and TASC Documentation
Highlights
NYSA is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 LGRMIF Grant Cycle
Check out the latest issue of
New York Archives Magazine
and
New York Archives JR
Hear our Story: Partners in History
Hackman Research Residency Applications due by January 15, 2026
Plan your visit
The State Archives Research Room is open for onsite research Monday - Friday, 9:30am -4:00pm
Email/phone reference are available Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 4:00pm
For more information:
e-mail:
archref@nysed.gov
phone: (518) 474-8955
Diversity & Access
Finding Aids
News
New York Archives Magazine
Archives Partnership Trust
New York State Historical Records Advisory Board
Office of Cultural Education
New York State Education Department
New York State
The New York State Archives is part of the Office of Cultural Education, an office of the New York State Education Department.