20260109-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 2025.
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 $2.5 million in total. Applications closed on January 15, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 8, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$325,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$2.5 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 |
| 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 |
| 20220113-PJ | September 27, 2021 | Closed January 13, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | August 20, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 15, 2026 |
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 $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. This program creates 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 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 20260109-PJ still open?
No. It closed on January 15, 2026. 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. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for National Digital Newspaper Program?
Closed January 15, 2026. 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 $2.5 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.