The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is offering the National Digital Newspaper Program grant. This grant is for the critical purpose of creating a comprehensive national digital resource of historically significant newspapers. Covering publications from 1690 to 1963 across all 56 states and U.S. jurisdictions, this program ensures invaluable historical records are preserved and made widely available. The Library of Congress (LC) will meticulously maintain the resulting searchable database, providing free online access to scholars, researchers, and the public. This initiative directly supports the long-term preservation of American heritage and enhances public access to primary historical sources.
Opportunity ID: 343516
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20230112-PJ |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | National Digital Newspaper Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.149 — Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $325,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program. This program aims 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 (LC) will maintain this searchable database, which will be freely accessible online. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/national-digital-newspaper-program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Preservation and Access
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 preservation@neh.gov Email:preservation@neh.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 343516 Full Announcement-20230112-PJ-NOFO -> National Digital Newspaper Program NOFO 2023 20230112-PJ.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Division of Preservation and Access National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 preservation@neh.gov Email: preservation@neh.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.149 | PJ2023 | National Digital Newspaper Program | PKG00276801 | Sep 14, 2022 | Jan 12, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
343516 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
343516 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
343516 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
343516 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
343516 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
343516 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
343516 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Share This Post, Choose Your Platform!
About the Author: osnqt
