OpenFederal grant20260511-PCS

Collections Stewardship

National Endowment for the HumanitiesCloses Dec 15, 2026(63 days left)$50,000 – $500,000

Does this fit your business?

This is a National Endowment for the Humanities program for institutions that hold physical or digital humanities collections, funding conservation, digitization, description, digital resource enhancement, and collections training. Awards run $50,000 to $500,000 and only governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions may apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses and sole proprietors, should not bother applying.

Best for
Museums, libraries, archives, and historical societies with humanities collections, State, local, county, and tribal governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Public and private colleges and universities
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Projects unrelated to humanities collections
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, training)
85
Strong Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (humanities)
82
Strong Match
Environment & ConservationMatches your industry (conservation)
82
Strong Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
73
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Planning, Capital projects, Training, Technical assistance, Operating support
Who can apply
State and local governments, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$50,000 – $500,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
December 15, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000. The program has $14,000,000 in total funding and expects to make about 50 awards.
Who can apply for this grant?
State, city, county, township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; 501(c)(3) nonprofits other than institutions of higher education; and public or private institutions of higher education.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, cannot apply. Only governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, tribes, and higher education institutions are eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, are eligible.

Summary

NEH grants of $50,000-$500,000 for planning and implementation projects that preserve and improve access to physical and digital humanities collections. Funds conservation, digitization, description, enhancement of digital resources, and training in collections stewardship. Open to state, local, and tribal governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and public or private institutions of higher education; 1

About this grant

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

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Arts
  • Education
  • Community development

Program contact

National Endowment for the Humanitiescollections@neh.gov202-606-8204

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