Washington State Archives Awards Fairfield, Wash., Local Records Grant Program

 

The Town of Fairfield was selected as one of the 33 award recipients of the 2011-2013 Washington State Archives Local Records Grant Program.

 

The Archives received 104 applications, requesting a total of $887,000. After reviewing the applications, the Archives Oversight Committee recommended funding the Town of Fairfield $5,300 for a grant proposal to digitize and preserve the town’s historical Minutes, Ordinances, and Resolutions.

The Washington State Archives Local Record Grant focuses on the digitization of archival records to facilitate public access and ensure long-term preservation. Digitization and preservation of these historical public records are a critical part of a sound records management plan.

Congratulations to town staff for their hard work to prepare, and for persevering through the process to ensure permanent preservation of Fairfield’s records.

The Town of Fairfield continues to apply for grants for the many town sidewalks requiring much-needed repairs. Also, improvements to the women’s restroom at the Community Center are another area officials are currently seeking grant funding for, through the Inland Northwest Community Foundation.