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National Digital Newspaper Program

National Endowment for the Humanities

Deadline
January 13, 2027
Award size
$1 to $325,000About 11 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps pay for projects that create a digital collection of old newspapers. It is meant to help organizations that work with historical newspapers or related materials.

The money can pay for

  • Digitizing historical newspapers
  • Creating a digital archive
  • Preserving newspaper collections
  • Making newspapers available online

Who can apply

Organizations like libraries, universities, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant may be difficult for small community nonprofits to apply for because it requires expertise in digitizing and preserving newspapers, which may be beyond their current resources.

Before you apply

  • Check the Notice of Funding Opportunity for more details on eligibility
  • Make sure your project fits the focus on historical newspapers
  • Check if you need to partner with other organizations
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

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.

Opportunity number
20270113-PJ
Posted
October 6, 2026
Total funding
$3 million
Eligible applicants
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Special district governments
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Eligibility details
See C. Eligibility in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information.
Assistance listing
45.042 National Endowment for the Humanities: National Digital Newspaper Program
Agency contact
National Endowment for the Humanities
collections@neh.gov
202-606-8204
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