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Collections Stewardship

National Endowment for the Humanities

20260511-PCS

NEH

General Information

$14,000,000

Est. Program Funding:

May 11, 2026

Closing Date:

Expected No. of Awards

$500,000

Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
20260511-PCS

Owning Agency:
NEH

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

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.

Response Date	May 11, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Mar 11, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	500,000
Award Floor	50,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Endowment for the Humanities
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.neh.gov/program/collections-stewardship
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-606-8204

CFDA Program(s)

45.037: National Endowment for the Humanities: Collections Stewardship

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