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Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition

National Endowment for the Humanities · 20250904-PQ

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Award Range

$1$750K

Total Program Funding

$14.0M

Expected Awards

30

Deadline

January 15, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition. National Endowment for the Humanities. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition program. The purpose of this program is to preserve and improve access to primary source materials that document the history of America’s... $1-$750,000 per award; $14,000,000 total program funding; ~30 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, State governments, Private universities/colleges, Public universities/colleges, County governments (+3 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2026-01-15

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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 Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition program. The purpose of this program is to preserve and improve access to primary source materials that document the history of America’s founding era and of American government in federal, state, and local contexts. Supported activities include conservation treatment and rehousing, digitization and description, transcription and translation, and updating existing digital resources to ensure long-term public availability. This program is offered in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

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Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsState GovernmentsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCounty Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsSpecial District GovernmentsCity/Township Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$1
Maximum Award
$750K
Total Program Funding
$14.0M
Expected Number of Awards
30
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: June 16, 2025
Application Deadline: January 15, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Division of Preservation and Access National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 preservation@neh.gov

preservation@neh.gov

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