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National Digital Newspaper Program

Federal funding opportunity 20270113-PJ from National Endowment for the Humanities.

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes January 13, 2027

Posted: October 6, 2026
Closes: January 13, 2027
Award ceiling: $325,000
Award floor: $1
Program funding: $3,000,000
Expected awards: 11
Cost sharing: No
Instrument: Cooperative Agreement
Assistance listing: 45.042
Category: Humanities

Synopsis

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections and Infrastructure is accepting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). The purpose of this program is to create a national digital resource of historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963, from all 56 states and U.S. jurisdictions. The Library of Congress (LOC) maintains this freely accessible, searchable online database.

Who can apply

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

See C. Eligibility in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information.

How to apply

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Agency contact: National Endowment for the Humanities · [email protected] · 202-606-8204

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