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Collections Stewardship

National Endowment for the Humanities · Opportunity number 20260511-PCS

View the official notice on Grants.gov
60 days left (deadline Dec 15, 2026)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number20260511-PCS
AgencyNational Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)45.037
PostedMar 11, 2026
DeadlineDec 15, 2026
Award ceiling$500,000
Award floor$50,000
Expected number of awards50
Estimated total program funding$14,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryHumanities
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • County governments
  • City or township governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Special district governments
  • State governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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