The National Digital Newspaper Program aims to create a digital collection of important historical newspapers from 1690 to 1963. This collection will be available online for free and searchable, maintained by the Library of Congress. The grant supports organizations in digitizing these newspapers.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations like state and local governments, public and private universities, and certain tribal organizations that can help digitize historical newspapers.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in digitization projects
- Inability to provide matching funds if required
- Not being one of the specified eligible entity types
- Proposing projects outside the 1690-1963 date range
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Budget plan
- Timeline for project completion
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Experience in similar projects
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Ensure newspapers fall within the specified date range
- Check eligibility carefully
- Be prepared for competitive application process
- Adhere to Library of Congress standards for digitization
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, county governments, special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, state governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and city or township governments. These entities must be capable of digitizing historical newspapers and contributing to the national digital resource.
Overview
This grant is for organizations like state and local governments, public and private universities, and certain tribal organizations that can help digitize historical newspapers.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in digitization projects
- Inability to provide matching funds if required
- Not being one of the specified eligible entity types
- Proposing projects outside the 1690-1963 date range
- Failure to submit a complete application by the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to digitize historical newspapers, including costs for scanning, metadata creation, and possibly staff or technology needed for the project.
Total Program Funding
$3,000,000
Expected Awards
11
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Oct 6, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 13, 2027(98 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Spring 2027
Application Checklist
- Register with SAM
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather letters of support
- Develop a comprehensive budget
- Ensure all newspapers are within the eligible date range
- Submit application by January 13, 2027