American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance Listings
- 45.149 -- Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access
- 45.161 -- Promotion of the Humanities Research
- 45.164 -- Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs
- 45.162 -- Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development
- 45.169 -- Promotion of the Humanities Office of Digital Humanities
Closed opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for the American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations program. In keeping with Congress’s intent in enacting the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the purpose of this emergency relief program is to assist institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Applicants may propose new humanities projects or focus on sustaining core humanities programs and activities.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal 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
See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.
Grantor contact information
Description
If you have questions about the program, contact ARPorganizations@neh.gov.
If you have questions about administrative requirements or allowable costs, contact grantmanagement@neh.gov.
ARPorganizations@neh.gov
ARPorganizations@neh.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| American_Rescue_Plan_Humanities_Organizations_NOFO_20210514-ARPO.pdf | American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations: Humanities Organizations | Apr 7, 2021 12:06 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://www.neh.gov/program/american-rescue-plan-humanities-organizations
Closed: May 14, 2021
Award
$40,000,000
Program Funding
150
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$500,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
20210514-ARPO
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:
April 7, 2021
Archive date:
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