Utah Archives Month Microgrant Past Recipients
The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) offers Archives Month Program Support Micro-Grants to help Utah’s cultural heritage organizations plan and host activities for Utah Archives Month. These micro-grants have previously provided up to $500 for programs such as exhibits, presentations, community events, workshops, and promotional materials that highlight the importance of preserving and accessing Utah’s historical records. Funded projects help institutions engage their communities, celebrate archival work, and raise awareness of Utah’s documentary heritage.
2026 Archive Month Microgrant Recipients
2025 Archive Month Microgrant Recipients
Moab Museum
Allie Donnell
Director of Collections
Microgrant Project Summary
With support from a Utah Archives Month Microgrant, the Moab Museum expanded its Collections Stories series during October to highlight archival care practices through a focused examination of the museum’s paper archives. The project increased its publishing schedule from one to three videos and featured case studies on fragile historic photographs, a professionally conserved typewritten commencement speech, and a scrapbook containing aging newspaper clippings. Each video offered the public an inside look at different stages of archival stewardship—from preparing newly received materials for storage to implementing interim preservation solutions and investing in professional conservation services. The project emphasized behind-the-scenes collections management, increased public engagement with archival care, and fostered greater understanding and trust in institutional stewardship of historical records.
“Care looks different from an individual to an institution, and I want this project to help people understand the thoughtful stewardship behind every archival item.”
Uintah County Library Regional History Center
Michelle Fuller
History Librarian
Microgrant Project Summary
With support from a Utah Archives Month Microgrant, the Uintah County Library Regional History Center launched a Scan and Share initiative to increase public access to digitization tools and promote community-led preservation of historical materials. Grant funds were used to purchase a laptop and establish a public scanning station, enabling residents to digitize photographs, letters, documents, and other personal records. The project debuted with a community kickoff event featuring instruction on digitization techniques, metadata creation, and archival best practices. The initiative generated strong public interest, positive social media engagement, and ongoing participation, while creating a lasting resource that strengthens public involvement in preserving Uintah County’s local and personal histories.
“This initiative empowers residents to actively preserve their personal and community histories by making digitization accessible to everyone.”