Supporting the Preservation of New Hampshire's Municipal History

New Hampshire's Conservation and Heritage License Plate Program, commonly known as the Moose Plate Program, provides valuable funding opportunities to help municipalities preserve historically significant records and documents.

Through grants administered by the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, including the New Hampshire State Library, eligible preservation projects may receive financial assistance for the conservation, restoration, and digitization of historical materials.

Municipal clerks are encouraged to explore these opportunities to help protect aging town and city records, improve their long-term preservation, and ensure that important pieces of New Hampshire's history remain accessible to future generations.

Grant Application Resources

The following resources provide information about available funding opportunities, eligibility requirements, application procedures, and records preservation best practices.

• Moose Plate Grant Program: Information about grant opportunities and participating state agencies.

• New Hampshire State Library: Resources related to historical records conservation, preservation, and grant-funded projects.

• NH Secretary of State – Vital Records Preservation: Guidance on protecting municipal vital records and establishing appropriate records preservation practices.

Grant availability, application deadlines, and eligibility requirements may vary by program and funding cycle. Municipalities should consult the administering state agency for the most current application materials before submitting a proposal.