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Endowments for Advancing the Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities Nonprofit eligible

National Endowment for the Humanities is funding arts & humanities projects through this opportunity, which is open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Jan 13, 2027. It provides awards up to $1M–$3.1M.

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Deadline
Jan 13, 2027
Award amount
Up to $1M–$3.1M
Expected awards
5
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Opportunity number
20270113-CHE
CFDA
45.043

Opportunity description

These awards provide funds for 20-year term endowments to support long-term work in the humanities on college and university campuses and at independent educational and research institutions.

Who can apply

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

Funding

Award floor
$1M
Award ceiling
$3.1M

Agency contact

National Endowment for the Humanities

Division of Collections and Infrastructure National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 collections@neh.gov

collections@neh.gov

How to apply

This award is administered through the federal Grants.gov system. Review the complete instructions and verify the deadline on the official page before starting your submission.

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