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National Digital Newspaper Program

National Endowment for the Humanities · Opportunity number 20270113-PJ

View the official notice on Grants.gov
89 days left (deadline Jan 13, 2027)

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 number20270113-PJ
AgencyNational Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)45.042
PostedOct 6, 2026
DeadlineJan 13, 2027
Award ceiling$325,000
Award floor$1
Expected number of awards11
Estimated total program funding$3,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryHumanities
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

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

Eligibility details from the notice

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

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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