humanities · NEH
Endowments for Advancing the Humanities
National Endowment for the Humanities · 20260210-CHE
Award Range
$1.0M – $5.0M
Total Program Funding
$10.0M
Expected Awards
5
Deadline
February 10, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
Endowments for Advancing the Humanities. National Endowment for the Humanities. The purpose of this program is to fund 20-year term endowments that advance the humanities on college and university campuses and at independent educational institutions, specifically by building the organization’s capacity in research and teaching of Western civilization, American history and... $1,000,000-$5,000,000 per award; $10,000,000 total program funding; ~5 awards expected.
Who Should Apply
Special district governments, City/township governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, County governments, Nonprofits (501c3) (+3 more)
Who Should NOT Apply
Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Cost sharing/matching required
- •Deadline: 2026-02-10
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Budget for cost-sharing match. Demonstrate institutional commitment and matching funds clearly in your proposal.
Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available
What This Grant Funds
Attachments
Who Can Apply
Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Minimum Award
- $1.0M
- Maximum Award
- $5.0M
- Total Program Funding
- $10.0M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 5
- Cost Sharing Required?
- Yes
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
Division of Collections and Infrastructure National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 collections@neh.gov
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