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National Endowment for the Humanities · United States

Public Humanities Projects

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National Endowment for the Humanities expects to make 20 awards of $1 – $2 million each, from a total budget of $6 million. Applications close on 16 Dec 2026. Eligible applicant types include public and State controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments and 5 more.

About this call

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life in three areas: (1) exhibitions, (2) historic site interpretations, and (3) public lectures and discussions. For 2027, NEH welcomes applications that promote deeper public understanding of the following topics: Western civilization and America’s place in it; great works of literature, history, philosophy, and theology and their relevance to contemporary questions; the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; civic education; civil discourse; cultural literacy, and the practice of close reading. Public Lectures and Discussion Forums must address one of these interest areas.

Who can apply

• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• State governments
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• City or township governments
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• County governments
• Special district governments

Applicant categories are a starting point. The official call decides eligibility.

Topics

Humanities

How to apply

1. Read the full notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) linked from the official page: eligibility, cost sharing and evaluation criteria.
2. Make sure your organisation has an active SAM.gov registration and Unique Entity ID (UEI); registration can take several weeks.
3. Register with Grants.gov and set up a Workspace for this opportunity, with the right roles for your organisation.
4. Prepare the required forms, narrative, budget and attachments exactly as the NOFO specifies.
5. Submit before the deadline and keep the tracking number. Check for amendments before you submit.

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Single applicant or consortium

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Where applicants must be based

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Where to apply

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Contact

National Endowment for the Humanities · learning@neh.gov · 202-606-8204

Official sources

Official call page · Funder's programme page

Facts on this page come from the official source and were last checked 13 Nov 2026. The funder's own documents, including later amendments, always take precedence.

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