National Digital Newspaper Program

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is soliciting applications for the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP). The program seeks to digitize historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963 from all 56 U.S. states and territories, creating a freely accessible, searchable online database hosted by the Library of Congress. Up to 11 awards will be made, with a total estimated funding pool of $3 million and individual award ceilings of $325,000. Eligible applicants include state governments, private higher‑education institutions, 501(c)(3) nonprofits (non‑educational), tribal governments, special districts, city/township and county governments, and public/state‑controlled higher‑education institutions. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov by January 13, 2027. The award is a cooperative agreement, requiring a substantive role in project execution, not merely fiscal oversight. • Create a national digital repository of newspapers (1690‑1963). • Partner with the Library of Congress for hosting and public access. • Eligible entities: state, local, tribal governments; higher‑education institutions; nonprofit 501(c)(3)s. • Funding: up to $325 k per award; total $3 M across ~11 awards. • Deadline: 13 Jan 2027; application via Grants.gov; no cost‑sharing required.