NEH Collections Stewardship Grant Opportunity

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Published March 11th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced a new Collections Stewardship grant opportunity, offering up to $14,000,000 for projects focused on preserving and making accessible physical and digital humanities collections. Applications are due by May 11, 2026.

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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is soliciting applications for its Collections Stewardship program, a grant initiative aimed at supporting the preservation and availability of humanities collections. The program funds planning and implementation projects, including conservation, digitization, description, and preservation education. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education, various levels of government, and qualifying 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The total award amount is up to $14,000,000, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000.

Organizations interested in applying must submit their applications through Grants.gov by the deadline of May 11, 2026. Applicants should review the "Collections Stewardship 2026 NOFO.pdf" and the "NEH General Application Guide for Awards to Organizations" for detailed requirements. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for this grant. Compliance officers should ensure that their institutions meet the eligibility criteria and that all application materials are prepared accurately and submitted by the specified closing date.

What to do next

Review eligibility criteria for the Collections Stewardship grant.
Prepare and submit grant application through Grants.gov by May 11, 2026.
Consult the "Collections Stewardship 2026 NOFO.pdf" and "NEH General Application Guide" for application requirements.

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Collections Stewardship

Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities

Assistance Listings: 45.037 -- National Endowment for the Humanities: Collections Stewardship

Last Updated: March 12, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov

Description

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.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education

Government

County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
State governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

Division of Collections and Infrastructure
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20506
202-606-8570
collections@neh.gov

Email

collections@neh.gov

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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CollectionsStewardship2026_NOFO.pdf | Collections Stewardship 2026 Funding Opportunity | Mar 12, 2026 08:54 PM UTC |
| NEHGeneralApplicationGuide02242026.pdf | NEH General Application Guide for Awards to Organizations | Mar 12, 2026 08:54 PM UTC |