20220113-PJ: National Digital Newspaper Program
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: National Digital Newspaper Program (20270113-PJ). Status: Closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left). It is in our archive of National Endowment for the Humanities notices from 2021.
National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $325,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on January 13, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 27, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$325,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20270113-PJ | October 6, 2026 | Closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left) | Open |
| 20260109-PJ | August 20, 2025 | Closed January 15, 2026 | Closed |
| 20250110-PJ | August 21, 2024 | Closed January 10, 2025 | Closed |
| 20240111-PJ | October 16, 2023 | Closed January 12, 2024 | Closed |
| 20230112-PJ | September 14, 2022 | Closed January 12, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 27, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 13, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- 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 having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access awards averaged $151,885; this notice allows up to $325,000 per award.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program. 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. This searchable database will be permanently maintained at the Library of Congress (LC) and will be freely accessible online.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access (45.149) awarded $116 million across 762 grant awards, an average of $151,885 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University Foundation | Michigan | 8 | $2.1 million |
| Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs | Iowa | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Foundation for Advancement in Conservation | District of Columbia | 8 | $1.8 million |
| State Historical Society of Iowa | Iowa | 1 | $1.7 million |
| University of California, Los Angeles | California | 7 | $1.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, 20270113-PJ, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 20220113-PJ still open?
No. It closed on January 13, 2022. A newer notice is open: 20270113-PJ, closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left).
Who can apply for National Digital Newspaper Program?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for National Digital Newspaper Program?
Closed January 13, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $325,000 each. About $2.0 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Michigan State University Foundation, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, Foundation for Advancement in Conservation. The program made 762 awards worth $116 million in that time.