National Digital Newspaper Program

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Collections and Infrastructure is accepting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). The purpose of this program is to create a national digital resource of historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963, from all 56 states and U.S. jurisdictions. The Library of Congress (LOC) maintains this freely accessible, searchable online database. Program Details National Endowment for the Humanities is a federal agency that offers the National Digital Newspaper Program grant program to support arts and cultural programs and infrastructure. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by National Endowment for the Humanities through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for arts and cultural programs and infrastructure should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities, educational institutions, tribal governments and Native American organizations, and nonprofit organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with National Endowment for the Humanities or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $1 – $325K. The application deadline is January 13, 2027 (82 days remaining). Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports arts and cultural programs and infrastructure. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 611310, 712110, 237, 519120. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Funded by NEH
• Programs related to infrastructure
• Programs related to library

Award details

Award range: $1 – $325K. Applications close on January 13, 2027 (82 days remaining).

Categories

Arts Culture · Infrastructure