# Collections Stewardship

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/20260511-pcs-collections-stewardship/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361480

> National Endowment for the Humanities is offering grants of up to $500,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 50 awards worth $14.0 million in total. Applications close on December 15, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20260511-PCS |
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | December 15, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 50 |
| Total funding | $14.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.037 |

## Who can apply

- 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

## What the grant funds

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections & Infrastructure is accepting applications for Collections Stewardship, a program to advance the preservation and availability of physical and digital collections important for research, teaching, and public engagement in the humanities. Planning and implementation projects may include conservation and preservation; digitization and description; enhancement of long-standing digital resources in the humanities; and preservation services or education and training for students and professionals in collections stewardship.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Collections Stewardship?

National Endowment for the Humanities accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for Collections Stewardship?

Closes December 15, 2026 (45 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $14.0 million in total across about 50 awards.