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National Digital Newspaper Program

National Endowment for the Humanities Nonprofit eligible

National Endowment for the Humanities is funding arts & humanities projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jan 13, 2027. It provides awards up to $1–$325K.

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Deadline
Jan 13, 2027
Award amount
Up to $1–$325K
Expected awards
11
Posted
Oct 6, 2026
Opportunity number
20270113-PJ
CFDA
45.042

Opportunity description

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

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

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

Funding

Award floor
$1
Award ceiling
$325K

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

How to apply

To apply, head to the official Grants.gov listing — that is where registration and submission happen. Always re-check the closing date there, as agencies can revise it.

Official Grants.gov listing

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