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Collections Stewardship

National Endowment for the Humanities Nonprofit eligible

Looking for arts & humanities funding? National Endowment for the Humanities is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Dec 15, 2026. It provides awards up to $50K–$500K.

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Deadline
Dec 15, 2026
Award amount
Up to $50K–$500K
Expected awards
50
Posted
Mar 11, 2026
Opportunity number
20260511-PCS
CFDA
45.037

Opportunity description

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

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

Funding

Award floor
$50K
Award ceiling
$500K

Agency contact

National Endowment for the Humanities

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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