UNF receives National Endowment for the Humanities grant to preserve Jacksonville history

University of North Florida News

The University of North Florida proudly announces its selection as one of only eight institutions nationwide to receive a Preservation and Access Education and Training grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) in 2025. Grants are awarded to support projects that address major challenges in preserving or providing access to humanities collections and resources and prepare the next generation of conservators and preservation professionals.  

The $350K award will support the establishment of a three-year Archivist-in-Training program, an initiative designed to provide undergraduates with comprehensive archival training and hands-on experience while preserving significant historical collections in Northeast Florida. Thirty UNF undergraduate students will receive paid internships, intensive training in archival preservation and processing and professional development under the mentorship of UNF faculty and library staff. By providing opportunities for UNF students to work directly with local historical materials, this program will open professional opportunities and cultivate practitioners who prioritize community-connected archival work.  

Read more at the University of North Florida News.