Opportunity Information: Apply for 20140115 PJ
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- The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities (see cultural affairs in cfda) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Digital Newspaper Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.149 Promotion of the HumanitiesDivision of Preservation and Access.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 8, 2013 and posted on Oct 17, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 15, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $325,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 15 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant opportunity that funds institutions to help build a nationwide, publicly accessible digital collection of historically significant U.S. newspapers. The program focuses on newspapers published between 1836 and 1922 and aims to ensure representation from every U.S. state and territory. The digitized pages become part of a permanent, searchable online resource maintained by the Library of Congress (LC) and made freely available on the Internet through the Chronicling America Historic American Newspapers website. Alongside the digitized newspaper pages, the program also supports a national newspaper directory that provides bibliographic and holdings information to help users locate newspaper titles in any format, not just digital.
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, meaning recipients work in coordination with NEH and the Library of Congress and follow shared technical and programmatic requirements to ensure consistency across the national collection. Each award supports one lead organization per state or territory, and that lead is expected to collaborate with relevant in-state partners (such as libraries, archives, historical societies, universities, and other stewards of newspaper collections) to select, digitize, and contribute qualifying newspaper content. While the Library of Congress contributes additional digitized pages from its own holdings as part of the broader partnership, NEH-funded state and territorial projects are a major driver of expanding the collection and improving geographic coverage.
NEH intends to fund projects across all states and territories as resources allow, with a stated preference for new participants. Previously funded states and territories may apply for supplemental support to continue work, but the program prioritizes proposals from states and territories that have not yet received NDNP funding, reflecting the goal of building a truly national resource rather than repeatedly funding the same areas.
Key details from the announcement include the funding opportunity number 20140115 PJ and an expected 15 awards. The award ceiling is $325,000, with an award floor listed as $1, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under the humanities (CFDA 45.149, Promotion of the Humanities) and is administered through NEH's Division of Preservation and Access. Eligible applicants are broad and include state and local government entities, special district governments, county and city/township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education).
The posting date for this specific cycle was October 17, 2013, with a closing date of January 15, 2014. Applicants seeking the full announcement and requirements are directed to NEH's program page (listed as an additional information link in the notice). For assistance accessing the announcement, NEH provided contact details for the National Digital Newspaper Program in the Division of Preservation and Access, including an email address (preservation@neh.gov) and phone number (202-606-8570).
National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP)?
The National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) is a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant opportunity that funds institutions to help build a nationwide, publicly accessible digital collection of historically significant U.S. newspapers.
What is the main goal of the NDNP?
The program aims to ensure representation from every U.S. state and territory by supporting the digitization and contribution of qualifying historic newspaper content to a single national collection.
Which newspapers are eligible by publication date?
The NDNP focuses on newspapers published between 1836 and 1922.
Where do the digitized newspaper pages end up?
Digitized pages become part of a permanent, searchable online resource maintained by the Library of Congress and are made freely available online through the Chronicling America Historic American Newspapers website.
Is the public able to access the digitized newspapers for free?
Yes. The digitized newspaper pages are made freely available on the Internet through the Chronicling America Historic American Newspapers website.
Does the NDNP support anything besides digitizing newspaper pages?
Yes. Alongside digitized pages, the program supports a national newspaper directory that provides bibliographic and holdings information to help users locate newspaper titles in any format (not only digital).
What is meant by awards being made as "cooperative agreements"?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements, meaning recipients work in coordination with NEH and the Library of Congress and follow shared technical and programmatic requirements to ensure consistency across the national collection.
How many organizations can be funded per state or territory?
Each award supports one lead organization per state or territory.
Are lead organizations expected to work with partners?
Yes. The lead organization is expected to collaborate with relevant in-state partners such as libraries, archives, historical societies, universities, and other stewards of newspaper collections to select, digitize, and contribute qualifying content.
Does the Library of Congress contribute content to the overall collection?
Yes. The Library of Congress contributes additional digitized pages from its own holdings as part of the broader partnership, while NEH-funded state and territorial projects are a major driver of expanding the collection and improving geographic coverage.
Does the program prefer applications from certain states or territories?
NEH intends to fund projects across all states and territories as resources allow, with a stated preference for new participants. The program prioritizes proposals from states and territories that have not yet received NDNP funding, reflecting the goal of building a truly national resource.
Can previously funded states and territories apply again?
Yes. Previously funded states and territories may apply for supplemental support to continue work, but proposals from states and territories that have not yet received NDNP funding are prioritized.
What is the funding opportunity number for this NDNP announcement?
The funding opportunity number listed is 20140115 PJ.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The announcement lists an expected 15 awards.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $325,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $1.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
What type of funding is this?
This opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under the humanities.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 45.149, Promotion of the Humanities.
Which NEH office administers this program?
The opportunity is administered through NEH's Division of Preservation and Access.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state and local government entities, special district governments, county and city/township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education).
When was this cycle posted and when was it due?
The posting date for this specific cycle was October 17, 2013, and the closing date was January 15, 2014.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and requirements?
Applicants are directed to NEH's program page (listed as an additional information link in the notice) for the full announcement and detailed requirements.
Who can be contacted for help with accessing the announcement?
NEH provided NDNP contact information through the Division of Preservation and Access: preservation@neh.gov and 202-606-8570.
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