Collections Stewardship
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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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 27, 2026. Checked October 31, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Expected awards50
- Total funding$14.0 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | March 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | December 15, 2026 |
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Who can apply
This opportunity is open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
- 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?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
How to apply
- Read the full notice and attachments on Grants.gov and the agency's announcement. The notice is the official source for deadlines and requirements.
- Make sure your organization has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID; registration can take several weeks.
- Register on Grants.gov and submit through Workspace before the deadline and time given in the notice. Our application guide walks through each step.
Questions go to National Endowment for the Humanities, collections@neh.gov, 202-606-8204.
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.