Newman Grant Program

The Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society (EPNNES), a Missouri-based nonprofit organization, is inviting applications for its 2026 Newman Grant program. EPNNES was established to support excellence in numismatic scholarship and education, particularly in the context of American numismatics. The organization helps fund a range of numismatic initiatives, including the Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP) at Washington University in St. Louis. Since its inception in 2019, the Newman Grant program has served as a critical funding mechanism for researchers, authors, and numismatic organizations dedicated to expanding knowledge and awareness of American coinage, currency, and related subjects. The 2026 Newman Grant program is aimed specifically at supporting original research projects related to American numismatics. Areas of focus include colonial numismatics, U.S. federal coinage, and counterfeit detection, though other relevant subfields are also considered. The grant supports both individual researchers and organizations. Preference is given to projects that culminate in electronic publication, aligning with EPNNES’s goal of promoting freely accessible scholarly resources via the Newman Numismatic Portal. Grant awards will range from $1,000 to $5,000, with funds intended to cover direct research-related costs. Eligible expenses include photography, graphic arts services, reproduction of research materials, database access fees, and travel. Applicants are encouraged to tailor their budgets to focus on these core categories. Notably, expenses related to print publication are discouraged in favor of digital dissemination, a requirement underscored by the stipulation that recipients agree to non-exclusive publication of their work on NewmanPortal.org. Applications for the 2026 cycle are being accepted now and must be submitted by April 15, 2026. The application form and instructions can be accessed via the Newman Numismatic Portal at https://nnp.wustl.edu/library/archivedetail/530553?Year=2026. Submissions and inquiries should be directed to [email protected]. The EPNNES expects to make approximately six awards in 2026. This limited number emphasizes the competitive nature of the program and the importance of a clear, well-structured proposal. The Newman Grant program is administered through the Newman Numismatic Portal (NNP), also housed at Washington University in St. Louis. All submitted applications will be reviewed based on their alignment with EPNNES’s mission and the scholarly rigor of the proposed work. Selected applicants will be notified of their award status on May 25, 2026, in honor of what would have been Eric P. Newman’s birthday. By supporting rigorous and accessible research, EPNNES aims to honor the legacy of its founder while furthering the field of numismatics. The grant program underscores Newman’s commitment to high standards in scholarly inquiry and the democratization of numismatic knowledge. Researchers who share this commitment are encouraged to apply and contribute to the expanding digital canon of numismatic research.

Electronic publication is preferred over print-only outputs.