Collections Stewardship
National Endowment for the Humanities
- Deadline
- December 15, 2026
- Award size
- $50,000 to $500,000About 50 awards
- Matching funds
- Not required
- Fit for small groups
- Possible fit
In plain language
This grant helps organizations preserve and share important collections, like books, artifacts, and digital materials. It supports projects that protect and make these items available for research and public use. It is meant for groups that work with humanities-related collections.
The money can pay for
- Conservation and preservation of physical and digital items
- Digitization and description of collections
- Enhancement of digital resources
- Education and training for collections stewardship
Who can apply
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, governments, and certain educational institutions can apply.
Is it a fit for a small group?
Possible fit. This grant may be a good fit for a small community nonprofit that works with collections, but it may be competitive and require more resources than some small groups have.
Before you apply
- No matching funds required
- Applications are due December 15, 2026
- Awards range from $50,000 to $500,000
- Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.
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From the official listing
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.
- Opportunity number
- 20260511-PCS
- Posted
- March 11, 2026
- Total funding
- $14 million
- Eligible applicants
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Assistance listing
- 45.037 National Endowment for the Humanities: Collections Stewardship
- Agency contact
- National Endowment for the Humanities
collections@neh.gov
202-606-8204
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