humanities · NEH

Curriculum Development: Western Civilization

National Endowment for the Humanities · 20260625-ECD

Closed

Award Range

$1 – $750K

Total Program Funding

$7.0M

Expected Awards

Deadline

June 25, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Curriculum Development: Western Civilization. National Endowment for the Humanities. The purpose of this program is to support formal education by strengthening the teaching and study of the humanities at institutions of higher education. For 2026, projects must be focused on Western civilization, American history, American government and civics, and/or the Great Books tradition. $1-$750,000 per award; $7,000,000 total program funding; ~10 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Only accredited institutions of higher education (public or nonprofit) may apply
•Deadline: 2026-06-25

💡 GrantQuick Tip

High-value award — invest significantly in proposal quality. Consider hiring a grant writer.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The purpose of this program is to support formal education by strengthening the teaching and study of the humanities at institutions of higher education. For 2026, projects must be focused on Western civilization, American history, American government and civics, and/or the Great Books tradition.