Grant opportunity
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.
- Funder
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- Applications close 2027-01-13
- Applications close 2027-01-13: Jan 13, 2027
- Award
- USD 325,000
- Applicant
- Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments
- Discipline
- Social Sciences, Policy and Governance
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
National Digital Newspaper Program is an official Grants.gov notice published between 30 September and 27 October 2026. Opportunity number: 20270113-PJ
Who can apply
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments. Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
What it supports
- 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.
- Opportunity number: 20270113-PJ
Funding and duration
- Award ceiling: USD 325,000
- Expected number of awards: 11
Applications close 2027-01-13
Applications close 2027-01-13: Jan 13, 2027
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Call details
Source-based overview
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. The official record contains the controlling eligibility, budget, attachment and submission requirements for opportunity 20270113-PJ.
Eligibility
Eligible applicant types listed by the agency: Special district governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; City or township governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; State governments. Applicants must also satisfy every programme-specific condition in the official notice.
Funding and benefits
Award ceiling: USD 325,000
Expected number of awards: 11
Themes and supported activities
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.
Opportunity number: 20270113-PJ
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 2027-01-13: Applications close 2027-01-13: Jan 13, 2027.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov record, review the full notice and attachments, and use the application package or agency route stated there.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.