Public Humanities Projects
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Public Humanities Projects: 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | Public Humanities Projects |
| Federal Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) |
| Grant Categories: | Humanities (see "Cultural Affairs" in CFDA) |
| Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | 45.041 |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | December 16th, 2026 |
| Original Application Deadline: | December 16th, 2026 |
| Posted Date: | October 16th, 2026 |
| Creation Date: | October 16th, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | October 30th, 2028 |
| Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $2,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $1 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
| Last Updated: | October 16th, 2026 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- https://www.neh.gov/grants/public/public-humanities-projects
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Division of Lifelong Learning
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, DC 20506
[email protected]
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