Media Projects
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance Listings: 45.036 -- National Endowment for the Humanities: Media Projects
Last Updated: March 19, 2026
Description
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Media Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. NEH makes Media Projects awards at two levels: Development and Production.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Division of Lifelong Learning
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington DC 20506
learning@neh.gov
learning@neh.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Media_Projects_2026_NOFO.pdf | Media Projects 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity | Mar 19, 2026 08:24 PM UTC |
| NEH_General_Application_Guide.pdf | NEH General Application Guide for Awards to Organizations | Mar 19, 2026 08:24 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: June 25, 2026
Award
$6,000,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$700,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
20260625-TD-TR
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Humanities
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
March 19, 2026
Archive date:
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