National Digital Newspaper Program
Open. Closes January 13, 2027, 83 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Endowment for the Humanities, opportunity number 20270113-PJ.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20270113-PJ |
| Assistance listing | 45.042 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category | Humanities |
| Posted | October 6, 2026 |
| Closes | January 13, 2027 |
| Award range | $1 to $325,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 11 |
| Total program funding | $3,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | City or township governments Public and state controlled institutions of higher education State governments County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: See C. Eligibility in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for more information. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.
Official notice and documents
- NEH General Application Guide.pdf (Full Announcement)
- NDNP 2027 NOFO.pdf (Full Announcement)
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