Collaborative Research
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance Listings: 45.035 -- Collaborative Research
Last Updated: July 7, 2026
Description
The program supports groups of two or more scholars increasing humanistic knowledge through the preparation of a manuscript for print publication, the creation of a scholarly digital project, or the planning of an international collaboration. Projects must pursue significant research questions and lead toward an interpretive product. This year’s competition is limited to projects on American history and culture or Western civilization.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
- City or township governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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Grantor contact information
Description
Division of Research
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20506
202-606-8200
collaborative@neh.gov
collaborative@neh.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Collaborative_Research_2026_NOFO.pdf | Collaborative Research 2026 funding opportunity | Jul 7, 2026 01:01 PM UTC |
| NEH_General_Application_Guide.pdf | NEH General Application Guide for Awards to Organizations | Jul 7, 2026 01:01 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/collaborative-research-grants
Closing: September 16, 2026
Award
$2,500,000
Program Funding
15
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$250,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
20260916-RZ
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:
1
Posted date:
July 7, 2026
Archive date:
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