Collections Stewardship
About This Grant
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.
Grant Summary
Collections Stewardship is a National Endowment for the Humanities grant providing $50K to $500K for municipality, nonprofit, university. Applications are due 2026-12-15 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Eligibility
How to Apply
$50K–$500K
2026-12-15
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Collections Stewardship from National Endowment for the Humanities, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Endowment for the Humanities before the deadline.
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Collections Stewardship: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Collections Stewardship?
Collections Stewardship is offered by National Endowment for the Humanities and is generally open to municipality, nonprofit, university, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Collections Stewardship provide?
Collections Stewardship provides between $50K and $500K per award from National Endowment for the Humanities. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Collections Stewardship deadline?
Applications for Collections Stewardship are due 2026-12-15 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Endowment for the Humanities, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Collections Stewardship?
To apply for Collections Stewardship, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Endowment for the Humanities.
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