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humanities · NEH

Collections Stewardship

National Endowment for the Humanities · 20260511-PCS

115 days left

Award Range

$50K$500K

Total Program Funding

$14.0M

Expected Awards

50

Deadline

December 15, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Collections Stewardship. National Endowment for the Humanities. 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... $50,000-$500,000 per award; $14,000,000 total program funding; ~50 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, County governments, City/township governments, Nonprofits (501c3), Private universities/colleges (+3 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2026-05-11

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

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.

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Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

State GovernmentsCounty Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsSpecial District GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$50K
Maximum Award
$500K
Total Program Funding
$14.0M
Expected Number of Awards
50
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 11, 2026
Application Deadline: December 15, 2026 (115 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Division of Collections and Infrastructure National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 collections@neh.gov

collections@neh.gov

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