20250520-PE: Preservation and Access Education and Training
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 2025.
National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $350,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $2.7 million in total. Applications closed on June 17, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 29, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$350,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$2.7 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20240521-PE | March 4, 2024 | Closed May 28, 2024 | Closed |
| 20230516-PE | February 14, 2023 | Closed May 16, 2023 | Closed |
| 20220517-PE | February 17, 2022 | Closed May 17, 2022 | Closed |
| 20210518-PE | February 10, 2021 | Closed May 18, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 29, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 17, 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 C. Eligibility in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access awards averaged $151,885; this notice allows up to $350,000 per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Preservation and Access Education and Training program. This program supports training that develops knowledge and skills among professionals responsible for preserving and establishing access to humanities collections. NEH will issue awards to organizations that offer national, regional, or statewide education and training programs that provide staff of cultural institutions with the knowledge and skills they need to serve as effective stewards of humanities collections.
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 20250520-PE still open?
No. It closed on June 17, 2025.
Who can apply for Preservation and Access Education and Training?
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 Preservation and Access Education and Training?
Closed June 17, 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 $350,000 each. About $2.7 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.