American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance Listings
- 45.164 -- Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs
- 45.160 -- Promotion of the Humanities Fellowships and Stipends
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
Important dates
- Closed: May 13, 2021
Award details
- Expected project funding: $40,000,000
- Expected awards: 20
Award min.
$1
Award max.
$5,000,000
- Funding opportunity number:20210513-ARPG
- Cost sharing or matching requirement:No
- Funding instrument type:
- Grant
- Opportunity Category:Discretionary
- Opportunity Category Explanation:Not specified
- Category of Funding Activity:
- Humanities
- Category Explanation:Not specified
History
- Posted date: April 7, 2021
- Archive date: Not specified
- Version: 1
Summary
Jump to documentsThe National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for the American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking program. The purpose of this emergency relief program is to fund grantmaking programs to assist those working in the humanities who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and require support to restore and sustain their core activities. This Notice of Funding Opportunity is directed at grantmaking organizations that support small and mid-size humanities organizations or individuals who work in the humanities. Applicants may propose to expand existing grantmaking programs or establish a new grantmaking program.
Eligibility
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information on eligibility
Applicants must currently administer a competitive grantmaking program to organizations or individuals in the humanities. See Section C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for details.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| American_Rescue_Plan_Humanities_Grantmaking_NOFO_20210513-ARPG.pdf | American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking Notice of Funding Opportunity | Apr 7, 2021 11:41 AM UTC |
Agency contact information
Email: ARPgrantmaking@neh.gov
ARPgrantmaking@neh.gov
If you have questions about the program, contact ARPgrantmaking@neh.gov.
If you have questions about administrative requirements or allowable costs, contact grantmanagement@neh.gov.
ARPgrantmaking@neh.gov
