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Collections Stewardship

Funder National Endowment for the Humanities

Due Date Dec 15, 2026

The Collections Stewardship program funds projects to preserve and make available physical and digital collections important for research, teaching, and public engagement in the humanities.

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At a Glance

Amount

$1 - $350,000

Applicant Location

Anywhere

Fund Types

  • Accessibility
  • Capacity Building
  • Equipment / Technology
  • Materials / Supplies
  • Professional Development / Education
  • Project Support

Disciplines

  • Humanities
  • Other

What Is It?

The Collections Stewardship program funds projects to preserve and make available physical and digital collections important for research, teaching, and public engagement in the humanities. Activities include and are not limited to: assessments and plans for collections stewardship; conserved or preserved collections; catalog records, finding aids, and metadata; digital surrogates, transcriptions, and indexes; education and training for students and professionals in collections stewardship.

Who Can Apply?

Libraries, archives, and museums; colleges and universities working on collections access; and organizations that provide preservation services or educate and train students and professionals in collections stewardship.

When To Apply?

Due Date: Dec 15, 2026

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About the Funder

National Endowment for the Humanities

Federal Agency

Washington

About

A federal agency that supports humanities research, education, preservation, and public programs nationwide through grant funding to nonprofit organizations, universities, state humanities councils, and individuals; applicants must be U.S.-based.

Website

https://www.neh.gov/