Preservation and Access Education and Training
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NEH grants support training programs for cultural institution staff to preserve and provide access to humanities collections.
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Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
Due Dates: June 17, 2025 (Current Closing Date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $350,000 per award; project period up to 3 years (up to 5 years for graduate degree programs in art conservation)
Summary: Supports education and training programs that develop skills for professionals preserving and providing access to humanities collections.
Key Information: Open to a wide range of organizations including nonprofits, government entities, and higher education institutions; no cost sharing required.
Description
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access offers the Preservation and Access Education and Training program to support the development and implementation of educational programs for professionals responsible for preserving and providing access to humanities collections. These collections include paper-based, photographic, archaeological, ethnographic, artistic, audiovisual, digitized, and born-digital materials.
The program funds organizations that provide national, regional, or statewide education and training initiatives aimed at current or emerging professionals in the field. Projects may range from early curriculum development to advanced program implementation and can involve partnerships with academic or non-academic institutions.
Eligible project activities include:
- Field services, networks, or consortia offering training and educational resources to professionals.
- Continuing education opportunities providing extended or specialized training on preservation and access topics.
- Student and early career programs focused on building skills in preservation and access for cultural heritage collections, offered at academic or non-academic institutions.
The program aims to equip staff of cultural institutions with the knowledge and skills necessary to serve as effective stewards of humanities collections, ensuring long-term access for scholars, students, and the public.
