Collections Stewardship
Open. Closes December 15, 2026, 54 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Endowment for the Humanities, opportunity number 20260511-PCS.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20260511-PCS |
| Assistance listing | 45.037 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Humanities |
| Posted | March 11, 2026 |
| Closes | December 15, 2026 |
| Award range | $50,000 to $500,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 50 |
| Total program funding | $14,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | City or township governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Public and state controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments County governments |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.
Official notice and documents
- Collections Stewardship 2026 NOFO.pdf (Full Announcement)
- NEH General Application Guide.pdf (Full Announcement)
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