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National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access. A partnership between NEH and the Library of Congress (LOC) to create a national digital resource of historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963 from all 56 states and U. S.
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National Digital Newspaper Program National Digital Newspaper Program Digitized Newspapers; Web Resources The deadline for this cycle has passed. Updated guidelines will be posted in advance of the next deadline. In the meantime, please use these guidelines to get a sense of what is involved in assembling an application.
The National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress (LC) to create a national digital resource of historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963, from all the states and U.S. jurisdictions.
This searchable database will be permanently maintained at LC and will be freely accessible online (see the C hronicling America : Historic American Newspapers website). The accompanying US Newspaper Directory of bibliographic and holdings information on the website directs users to newspaper titles available in all types of formats.
During the course of its partnership with NEH, LC will also digitize and contribute to the NDNP database a significant number of newspaper pages drawn from its own collections.
Examples of Projects Funded by this Grant Program Oregon Digital Newspaper Project Mississippi Digital Newspaper Project Wisconsin Digital Newspaper Project Review your application package Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity to ensure you understand the expectations and restrictions for projects delivered under this grant and are prepared to write the most effective application. Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2025 (PDF) Grants.
gov Application Package Chronicling America (hosted by Library of Congress) Technical Guidelines (hosted by Library of Congress) (PDF) List of National Digital Newspaper Program awards, 2020-2024 Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for NEH Grant Proposals Sample Narrative for Applicants Seeking Rounds 1-3 Funding Boston Public Library, Massachusetts Digital Newspaper Project Sample Narrative for Applications Seeking Subsequent Funding Montana Historical Society, Montana Digital Newspaper Project Register for a SAM number and an account on Grants.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations that can contribute to the digitization of historically significant newspapers. An organization may submit only one application under this notice. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) is funded by National Endowment for the Humanities, Division of Preservation and Access. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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