Research and Development

Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities

45.149 -- Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access

Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Research and Development program. The purpose of this program is to support projects that address major challenges in preserving or providing access to humanities collections and resources. Research and Development offers two funding tiers in order to address projects at all stages of development and implementation.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Nonprofit

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Government

State governments
City or township governments
County governments
Special district governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Education

Private institutions of higher education
Public and state institutions of higher education

Additional information

Grantor contact information

Description

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

Documents

No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information

https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/research-and-development

Closed: May 15, 2020

Application process

This site is a work in progress. Go to www.grants.gov to apply, track application status, and subscribe to updates.

Award

$1,200,000

Program Funding

Expected awards

Award Minimum

$350,000

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

20200515-PR

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

Category of Funding Activity:

Humanities

Category Explanation:

Division of Preservation and Access National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570

History

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March 13, 2020

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