§ Federal grant opportunity · 20260511-PCS

    Collections Stewardship

    National Endowment for the Humanities is accepting applications for Collections Stewardship. The deadline is December 15, 2026 and the published award range is $50K – $500K.

    Key facts

    Funder
    National Endowment for the Humanities
    Application deadline
    December 15, 2026
    Award range
    $50K – $500K
    Eligibility
    Eligibility criteria are published in the funding opportunity announcement.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Arts & Culture
    Opportunity number
    20260511-PCS

    Program overview

    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.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Endowment for the Humanities.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before December 15, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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