The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History has received a challenge grant from the NEH to substantially increase the affiliate program over the next five years. It is essentially a special relationship to Gilder Lehrman . The Gilder Lehrman resources are FREE and will be available in perpetuity.
Gilder Lehrman has contracted with over fifty historians to write original essays for the affiliate school site. The essays will cover ten major and forty sub eras in US history. Many of the essays will also explore interdisciplinary aspects of American culture. An extensive and current bibliography, new podcasts, primary sources, teaching strategies, and lesson plans will complete the package of resources. We have also been contracted by David Coleman and the Common Core to produce specific lessons on essential texts in American history.
In addition GLI will continue to expand its summer seminar program with preferential consideration provided to affiliate members. This year about 50 per cent of the 
1200 positions are allocated to current affiliate school applicants. GLI will also continue to sponsor the History Teacher of the Year award (HTOY).This year’s winner will receive their recognition at the 9/11 Museum in New York City (a new partner with GLI). Bill Clinton will present the award.
Similarly, GLI will continue to provide school districts the opportunity to connect to history through travelling exhibits (a new major initiative is well underway related to the immigration) and several new projects in the history box series. As you reach out to schools, you might remind teachers that the affiliate relationship is like a toolbox. You never know when you need that one item but at least it is there when the time arises.. Just ensure that the building principal is onboard (I’m not sure that anyone will pass on no cost professional development). Moreover, GLI will conduct quarterly Regional Forums for affiliate school partners. These by invitation events will provide all day professional development programs related to significant historical themes or events.
Just a reminder that a classroom teacher or a librarian has to make the application. You should go to the Gilder Lehrman Institute and go to the affiliates dropdown on the site. This allows you to create an account and submit an application. The last page asks for some demographic information and that should be available from the school’s guidance office. The final question is just a short explanation of why you want to be an affiliate. You can visit their website for more information.
Having free resources to any institutions is a plus point. I hope you have a good time.