# National Digital Newspaper Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/20270113-pj-national-digital-newspaper-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364030

> National Endowment for the Humanities is offering grants of up to $325,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 11 awards worth $3.0 million in total. Applications close on January 13, 2027.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20270113-PJ |
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | January 13, 2027 |
| Award ceiling | $325,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 11 |
| Total funding | $3.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.042 |

## 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

See C. Eligibility in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information.

## What the grant funds

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections and Infrastructure is accepting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). The purpose of this program is to create 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.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for National Digital Newspaper Program?

National Endowment for the Humanities accepts 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?

Closes January 13, 2027 (74 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $325,000 each. About $3.0 million in total across about 11 awards.