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Public Humanities Projects

National Endowment for the Humanities · 20250813-BP-BR-GE-GG-GI

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Award Range

$1 – $750K

Total Program Funding

$6.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

September 10, 2025

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Public Humanities Projects. National Endowment for the Humanities. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. This program supports projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life through in-person exhibitions and historic site... $1-$750,000 per award; $6,000,000 total program funding; ~30 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Special district governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, State governments, Public universities/colleges, City/township governments (+3 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Deadline: 2025-09-10

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. This program supports projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life through in-person exhibitions and historic site interpretations. Projects must focus on one of the following areas: American Military History and Valor, The American Dream and Economic Freedom, American Exceptionalism in World Affairs, or the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program supports projects in two categories—exhibitions and interpretive programs at historic sites—and offers two funding levels (planning and implementation).

Attachments

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Public Humanities Projects 2025 Funding Opportunity

PHP_2025_NOFO.pdf

Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Special District GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsState GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & Universities501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $1
Maximum Award: $750K
Total Program Funding: $6.0M
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: July 16, 2025

Application Deadline: September 10, 2025 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Division of Public Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 publicpgms@neh.gov

publicpgms@neh.gov

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