Collections Stewardship

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Social Sciences and Humanities, Education and Training.

Funding amount

This grant provides $50K-$500K in funding, up to $500K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Dec 15, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• NGOs
• University
• Public Authorities

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Collections Stewardship is administered by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), listed via Grants.gov.