Collections Stewardship
National Endowment for the Humanities · 20260511-PCS
In plain English
National Endowment for the Humanities is accepting applications for this grant until Dec 15, 2026 (34 days left).
Individual awards range from $50,000 to $500,000, the agency expects to make 50 awards and estimated total program funding is $14,000,000.
Eligible applicant types include nonprofits, state governments, local governments, tribal governments & organizations and colleges & universities.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
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Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Dec 15, 2026 · 34 days left |
| Posted date | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | 20260511-PCS |
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities · all National Endowment for the Humanities grants |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Humanities |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $500,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | $50,000 |
| Estimated total program funding | $14,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 50 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 45.037 – National Endowment for the Humanities: Collections Stewardship |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Jul 27, 2026 |
Who can apply
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- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
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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