Public Humanities Projects
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance Listings: 45.041 -- National Endowment for the Humanities: Public Humanities Projects
Last Updated: October 16, 2026
Description
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life in three areas: (1) exhibitions, (2) historic site interpretations, and (3) public lectures and discussions. For 2027, NEH welcomes applications that promote deeper public understanding of the following topics: Western civilization and America’s place in it; great works of literature, history, philosophy, and theology and their relevance to...
contemporary questions; the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; civic education; civil discourse; cultural literacy, and the practice of close reading. Public Lectures and Discussion Forums must address one of these interest areas.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- City or township governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public_Humanities_Projects_2026_NOFO.pdf | Public Humanities Projects 2026 Funding Opportunity | Oct 16, 2026 02:17 PM UTC |
| NEH_General_Application_Guide.pdf | General Application Guide for Awards to Organizations | Oct 16, 2026 02:17 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
https://www.neh.gov/grants/public/public-humanities-projects
Closing: December 16, 2026
Award
$6,000,000
Program Funding
20
Expected awards
$1
Award Minimum
$2,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX
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:
October 16, 2026
Archive date:
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