Opportunity Information: Apply for 20091103 PJ
Apply for 20091103 PJ
- 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 Aug 17, 2009 and posted on Aug 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 3, 2009. (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 $400,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting institutions to apply for grants to participate in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP), a long-running national effort to build a free, online database of historically significant U.S. newspapers. The core purpose of the program is to identify, digitize, and make widely accessible newspapers published between 1836 and 1922, representing every U.S. state and territory. The resulting digital collection is designed to be fully searchable and is intended as a permanent public resource maintained by the Library of Congress, ensuring long-term access for researchers, educators, students, genealogists, and the general public.
This opportunity is a discretionary grant program administered by NEH through its Division of Preservation and Access, and it falls under the humanities funding category (CFDA 45.149, Promotion of the Humanities). The funding opportunity number is 20091103 PJ and the opportunity title is National Digital Newspaper Program. NEH set an award ceiling of $400,000, with no stated award floor. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds, which can lower the barrier to entry for eligible organizations that may not have access to non-federal matching support.
Eligible applicants span a broad range of government and nonprofit entities that are positioned to steward historical collections and carry out digitization work. This includes state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. It also includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that particular nonprofit category). In practice, the most competitive applicants are typically organizations with demonstrated capacity in preservation, bibliographic control, digitization workflows, and public access projects, often working in partnership with libraries, archives, historical societies, or other cultural heritage institutions.
The timeline for this specific announcement shows it was posted on August 14, 2009, with a closing date of November 3, 2009 (original and current closing dates are the same). The archive date is December 3, 2009. Applicants needing the official program guidance and requirements were directed to the NEH NDNP guidelines page, and NEH also provided direct assistance through the Division of Preservation and Access via phone (202-606-8570) and email (preservation@neh.gov) for those unable to access the full announcement online.
At a high level, the NDNP funding supports work that contributes directly to a coordinated national digital collection rather than a standalone local website. Projects are expected to produce digitized newspaper content that can be integrated into the Library of Congress-hosted repository, supporting consistent public access and long-term preservation. The emphasis on newspapers from 1836 to 1922 reflects both the historical value of the period and practical considerations related to rights and access, making it feasible to provide broad public availability through a centralized, searchable platform.
National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for institutions to participate in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP), a national initiative to build a free, online database of historically significant U.S. newspapers.
What is the main purpose of the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP)?
The core purpose of NDNP is to identify, digitize, and make widely accessible historically significant U.S. newspapers published between 1836 and 1922. The goal is a coordinated national collection representing every U.S. state and territory.
Who maintains the final digital collection?
The digital collection is maintained by the Library of Congress as a permanent public resource, supporting long-term access for many types of users.
Who is the intended audience for the digitized newspapers?
The collection is intended for researchers, educators, students, genealogists, and the general public.
What kinds of newspapers are eligible for digitization under this program?
The program focuses on U.S. newspapers published between 1836 and 1922 that are considered historically significant, with the intent to represent all U.S. states and territories.
Why does the program focus on newspapers from 1836 to 1922?
The emphasis reflects both the historical value of newspapers from that period and practical considerations related to rights and access, which helps make broad public availability feasible through a centralized, searchable platform.
What does NDNP ultimately produce for the public?
NDNP produces a free, online, fully searchable database of digitized historic newspapers that is intended to be a permanent public resource.
Is the collection searchable?
Yes. The resulting digital collection is designed to be fully searchable.
Is this a local digitization website grant, or does it support a national collection?
At a high level, NDNP funding supports work that contributes directly to a coordinated national digital collection rather than a standalone local website. Projects are expected to produce digitized newspaper content that can be integrated into the Library of Congress-hosted repository.
Which NEH office administers this program?
NEH administers this opportunity through its Division of Preservation and Access.
What is the funding category and CFDA number for this opportunity?
This opportunity falls under the humanities funding category, CFDA 45.149 (Promotion of the Humanities).
What is the funding opportunity number and title?
The funding opportunity number is 20091103 PJ, and the opportunity title is National Digital Newspaper Program.
What is the maximum award amount?
NEH set an award ceiling of $400,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No award floor is stated in the provided information.
Does this program require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. The program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include a broad range of government and nonprofit entities, including:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions in that particular nonprofit category)
What kinds of organizations tend to be the most competitive?
In practice, the most competitive applicants are typically organizations that can demonstrate capacity in preservation, bibliographic control, digitization workflows, and public access projects. Competitive efforts often involve partnerships with libraries, archives, historical societies, or other cultural heritage institutions.
When was this opportunity posted?
The timeline provided shows the announcement was posted on August 14, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The closing date listed is November 3, 2009 (the original and current closing dates are the same).
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is December 3, 2009.
Where can applicants find the official guidance and requirements?
Applicants were directed to the NEH NDNP guidelines page for official program guidance and requirements.
Who can applicants contact for help with the announcement?
NEH offered direct assistance through its Division of Preservation and Access for those unable to access the full announcement online. Contact information provided:
- Phone: 202-606-8570
- Email: preservation@neh.gov
What type of grant is this?
This is described as a discretionary grant program administered by NEH.
What is the expected outcome for funded projects?
Funded projects are expected to produce digitized newspaper content that can be integrated into the Library of Congress-hosted repository, supporting consistent public access and long-term preservation.
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