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Public Humanities Projects

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 Dec 16, 2026. It provides awards up to $1–$2M.

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Deadline
Dec 16, 2026
Award amount
Up to $1–$2M
Expected awards
20
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Opportunity number
20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX
CFDA
45.041

Opportunity description

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

Funding

Award floor
$1
Award ceiling
$2M

Agency contact

National Endowment for the Humanities

Division of Lifelong Learning National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 learning@neh.gov

learning@neh.gov

Submitting your application

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