The application period opened in late February, and the application deadline is 5 p.m. on April 1, 2026. Start your application here.Â
What the Grant Supports
- Document scanning and digital conversion
- Records organization and indexing
- Secure records storage
- Records management improvements
- Preservation and accessibility initiatives
Project Categories
- Disaster Management
- Document Conversion and Access
- Files Management
- Historical Records
- Inactive Records
Who Can Apply
- Counties
- Cities
- Towns
- Villages
- School districts
- Other local government entities
Why These Grants Matter
- Free up office space
- Improve access to records
- Reduce risk and compliance issues
- Preserve important public records
- Improve operational efficiency
Many municipalities are already modernizing their records & document management systems. For example, the Village of Hammondsport worked with Higher Information Group to digitize records and improve accessibility for staff and residents.Â
If your office is exploring a records management project through this grant program, our Elmira team has experience helping local governments plan and implement document scanning/conversion, secure shredding and records storage solutions, including those funded through grant programs.Â
We’re happy to answer questions or help you think through potential project ideas. While you are required to develop an RFQ and obtain quotes from vendors, but you are not required to select a vendor until you receive notification of funding.Â
More detailed information on the program and the application process can be found here:Â Local Government Records Management Improvement Fund Grant Application Guide 2026-2027.
