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National Endowment for the Humanities

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is an independent federal agency dedicated to promoting and supporting research, education, and public programs in the humanities. Its mission is to foster a deeper understanding of history, literature, philosophy, and culture through various grant programs and funding opportunities. NEH provides financial support to institutions and individuals, facilitating projects that enhance public engagement with the humanities. By offering grants for research, preservation, and educational initiatives, the agency plays a crucial role in enriching the nation's cultural landscape and ensuring access to humanities resources.

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Latest opportunities (15)

The grant aims to support workshops that enhance K-12 educators and higher education faculty's incorporation of place-based approaches in humanities teaching and scholarship. Eligible applicants include government entities, private and public institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact the grantor at landmarks@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The grant supports the exploration of humanities sources related to war and military service to facilitate meaningful discussions among U.S. military veterans and others. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and both public and private institutions of higher education. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity, and inquiries can be directed to dew@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The grant aims to support professional development programs for higher education faculty and K-12 educators, focusing on enhancing their understanding of significant humanities topics and improving their scholarship and teaching skills. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, various levels of government, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and both private and public institutions of higher education. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact the grantor at institutes@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The grant supports individual scholars conducting research on endangered languages, allowing for fieldwork, digital archiving, transcription, analysis, and publication preparation. Eligible applicants are individuals interested in this area of study. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity, and inquiries can be directed to delfel@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The grant program aims to assist cultural institutions in preserving diverse humanities materials through environmentally sustainable preventive care measures, enhancing their ability to manage deterioration, reduce energy consumption, and prepare for disasters. Eligible applicants include government entities, private and public institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact preservation@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The grant aims to enhance the role of the humanities in undergraduate education by fostering collaborations between humanities faculty and other disciplines at two- and four-year institutions. Eligible applicants include both private and public institutions of higher education. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact the grantor via email at hc@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The Media Projects program aims to foster collaboration between media producers and scholars to create engaging documentary films, television, radio programs, and podcasts that highlight humanities scholarship. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, various levels of government, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact the grantor at publicpgms@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The grant supports institutions that offer fellowships for advanced study and research in the humanities, promoting intellectual exchange and providing access to essential resources for scholars. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact the grantor via email at fpiri@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The grant aims to enhance the teaching and study of the humanities at colleges and universities with fewer than 10,000 undergraduate students, particularly those that are community colleges, minority-serving institutions, rural colleges, or have a high percentage of Pell grant recipients. Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and both public and private institutions of higher education. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact the grantor at spotlight@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions aim to enhance the preservation and care of humanities collections at small and mid-sized institutions, particularly those that have not previously received an NEH grant. Eligible applicants include city and county governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, and both public and private institutions of higher education. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact the grantor at preservation@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The grant supports projects that enhance the discovery and utilization of humanities collections for research, teaching, and public engagement, focusing on activities like digitization and resource creation. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, various levels of government, and both public and private institutions of higher education. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity or contact the grantor at preservation@neh.gov.

Deadline: TBD

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering the Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition program to preserve and enhance access to primary source materials related to America's founding era, with activities including conservation, digitization, and updating digital resources. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local governments, higher education institutions, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Application details are not specified in the provided information; interested parties may contact the NEH Division of Preservation and Access for further inquiries.

Deadline: Jan 15, 2026