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Collections Stewardship

Federal funding opportunity 20260511-PCS from National Endowment for the Humanities.

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes December 15, 2026

Posted: March 11, 2026
Closes: December 15, 2026
Award ceiling: $500,000
Award floor: $50,000
Program funding: $14,000,000
Expected awards: 50
Cost sharing: No
Instrument: Grant
Assistance listing: 45.037
Category: Humanities

Synopsis

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

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

How to apply

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