Explore Humanities Grants Nationwide

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.

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.

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.

The Sociology Program supports basic research on human social organization and processes of change, encouraging theoretically focused empirical investigations to enhance understanding of social dynamics. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to apply. To apply, Principal Investigators must select PD 98-1331 in the program announcement/solicitation block on the proposal cover sheet when submitting regular research projects.

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.

The grant aims to fund research and the production of a comprehensive report, study, or documentary analyzing Cambodia's progress in meeting the 1991 Paris Peace Agreements, with a target publication date in late October 2021. Eligible applicants include U.S.-based, Cambodia-based, and foreign non-profit organizations, as well as institutions of higher education, provided they have strong connections with a Cambodia-based partner; for-profit organizations are not eligible. Interested parties should coordinate with the U.S. Embassy in Phnom Penh for project logistics and content development, and applications can be submitted via email to the Public Affairs Section.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering grants for the National Digital Newspaper Program, which aims to create a national digital resource of historically significant newspapers published between 1690 and 1963. Eligible applicants include private and public institutions of higher education, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, various levels of government, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status. For application details, refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity, and contact the NEH Division of Preservation and Access for further information.