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Collaborative Research

National Endowment for the Humanities Nonprofit eligible

Here's an active arts & humanities funding opportunity from National Endowment for the Humanities, open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 16, 2026. It provides awards up to $1–$250K.

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Deadline
Sep 16, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1–$250K
Expected awards
15
Posted
Jul 7, 2026
Opportunity number
20260916-RZ
CFDA
45.035

Opportunity description

The program supports groups of two or more scholars increasing humanistic knowledge through the preparation of a manuscript for print publication, the creation of a scholarly digital project, or the planning of an international collaboration. Projects must pursue significant research questions and lead toward an interpretive product. This year’s competition is limited to projects on American history and culture or Western civilization.

Who can apply

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

Funding

Award floor
$1
Award ceiling
$250K

Agency contact

National Endowment for the Humanities

Division of Research National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8200 collaborative@neh.gov

collaborative@neh.gov

Next steps to apply

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