20250110-PF: Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Endowment for the Humanities notices from 2024.
National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $420,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on January 10, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 17, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$420,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$2.0 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20240111-PF | October 30, 2023 | Closed January 12, 2024 | Closed |
| 20230112-PF | November 4, 2022 | Closed January 12, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | October 4, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 10, 2025 |
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
See C1. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access awards averaged $151,885; this notice allows up to $420,000 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 Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections program. This program helps cultural institutions meet the complex challenge of preserving large and diverse holdings of humanities materials for future generations by supporting environmentally sustainable preventive care measures that mitigate deterioration, prolong the useful life of collections, reduce energy consumption, and strengthen institutions’ ability to anticipate and respond to disasters.
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. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 20250110-PF still open?
No. It closed on January 10, 2025.
Who can apply for Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections?
Closed January 10, 2025. 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 $420,000 each. About $2.0 million in total across about 15 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.