Landmarks of History and Culture and Summer Institutes
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance Listings: 45.039 -- National Endowment for the Humanities: Institutes and Landmarks of American History and Culture
Last Updated: September 17, 2026
Description
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program. The purpose of this program is to support humanities education through professional development for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty members.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Additional information
See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Landmarks_and_Institutes_122026_NOFO.pdf | Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes December 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity | Sep 17, 2026 01:35 PM UTC |
| NEH_General_Application_Guide.pdf | NEH General Application Guide for Awards to Organizations | Sep 17, 2026 01:35 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: December 9, 2026
Award
$7,000,000
Program Funding
17
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$460,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
20261209-EDK-EDU
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:
September 17, 2026
Archive date:
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