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Public Humanities Projects

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) · Competitive · Science & Technology

At a glance

Public Humanities Projects is a federal competitive grant from National Endowment for the Humanities for the science & technology sector. Funding is $1–$2M. Eligible applicants: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; County governments; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governmen. The application deadline is December 16, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.

Amount
$1–$2M
Deadline
Dec 16, 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

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

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

How to apply

Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number 20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.

Apply at official source