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National Endowment for the Humanities · United States

Collections Stewardship

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National Endowment for the Humanities expects to make 50 awards of $50,000 – $500,000 each, from a total budget of $14 million. Applications close on 15 Dec 2026. Eligible applicant types include county governments, special district governments, city or township governments and 5 more.

About this call

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections & Infrastructure is accepting applications for Collections Stewardship, a program to advance the preservation and availability of physical and digital collections important for research, teaching, and public engagement in the humanities. Planning and implementation projects may include conservation and preservation; digitization and description; enhancement of long-standing digital resources in the humanities; and preservation services or education and training for students and professionals in collections stewardship.

Who can apply

• County governments
• Special district governments
• City or township governments
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Private institutions of higher education
• State governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Humanities

How to apply

1. Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
2. Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
3. Register with Grants.gov and set up a Workspace for this opportunity, with the right roles for your organisation.
4. Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
5. Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

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Who can apply

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Company stage

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Single applicant or consortium

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Where applicants must be based

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Where to apply

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Contact

National Endowment for the Humanities · collections@neh.gov · 202-606-8204

Official sources

Official call page · Funder's programme page

Facts on this page come from the official source and were last checked 13 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.

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