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"Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities. 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.
This includes mitigating deterioration, prolonging the useful life of collections, reducing energy consumption, and strengthening institutions' ability to anticipate and respond to disasters.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections National Endowment for the Humanities National Endowment for the Humanities Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:20250110-PF Funding Opportunity Title:Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Humanities Expected Number of Awards:15 Assistance Listings:45.
149 -- Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Oct 17, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jan 10, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:Jan 10, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 2,000,000 Eligible Applicants:State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:See C1.
Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. ## 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 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:https://www.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cultural institutions including libraries, archives, museums, and historical organizations, as well as government entities, nonprofits, and higher education institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $350,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was January 9, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections is funded by National Endowment for the Humanities. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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Past winners and funding trends for this program
Between FY2021 and FY2025, the National Endowment for the Humanities made 3,936 awards totaling about $740.3 million to 1,396 recipients, with a median award of $76,964. California Humanities ($19.6 million) and the Florida Humanities Council ($12.6 million) were among the top recipients, and awards reached 56 states and territories.
| Organization | Total awarded |
|---|---|
| California Humanities(CA) | $19.6M |
| Florida Humanities Council, Incorporated(FL) | $12.6M |
| Humanities Texas(TX) | $11.3M |
| New York Council for the Humanities(NY) | $10.6M |
| Pennsylvania Humanities Council(PA) | $9.9M |
| Illinois Humanities Council, Incorporated(IL) | $9.8M |
| Georgia Humanities Council(GA) | $8.1M |
| North Carolina Humanities Council(NC) | $8.0M |
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