Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections 2024 – National Endowment for the Humanities Initiative

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has unveiled a new initiative titled “Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections.” This program, announced on October 30, 2023, seeks to address the pressing need for preserving vast and varied humanities materials for generations to come. By offering grants under the funding opportunity number 20240111-PF, NEH aims to bolster environmentally sustainable measures that not only mitigate the deterioration of these invaluable collections but also enhance the resilience of institutions against potential disasters. This proactive step resonates with NEH’s commitment to fortifying cultural legacies while simultaneously emphasizing sustainable practices. Eligible entities, including state governments, recognized Native American tribal governments, and various educational institutions, are encouraged to tap into this opportunity and contribute to the preservation of our shared heritage.

Opportunity ID: 349150

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General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: 20240111-PF
Funding Opportunity Title: Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Arts (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA)
Expected Number of Awards: 15
CFDA Number(s): 45.149 -- Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Oct 30, 2023
Last Updated Date: Oct 30, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jan 12, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jan 12, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 2,000,000
Award Ceiling: $350,000
Award Floor: $1

Eligibility

State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
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
Special district governments
County governments
Private institutions of higher education

Additional Information

Agency Name: National Endowment for the Humanities

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections program. This program helps cultural institutions meet the complex challenge of preserving large and diverse holdings of humanities materials for future generations by supporting environmentally sustainable preventive care measures that mitigate deterioration, prolong the useful life of collections, reduce energy consumption, and strengthen institutions’ ability to anticipate and respond to disasters.

Link to Additional Information: Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections

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
Telephone: 202-606-8570
Email: preservation@neh.gov