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Media Projects

National Endowment for the Humanities · 20260625-TD-TR

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Award Range

$1$700K

Total Program Funding

$6.0M

Expected Awards

15

Deadline

June 25, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Media Projects. National Endowment for the Humanities. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Media Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films that engage general... $1-$700,000 per award; $6,000,000 total program funding; ~15 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

County governments, Public universities/colleges, City/township governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Nonprofits (501c3) (+3 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • Deadline: 2026-06-25

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Clearly demonstrate alignment with funding priorities and provide measurable outcomes.

Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Media Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. NEH makes Media Projects awards at two levels: Development and Production.

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Who Can Apply

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township GovernmentsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesSpecial District GovernmentsState Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$1
Maximum Award
$700K
Total Program Funding
$6.0M
Expected Number of Awards
15
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
grant

Key Dates

Posted: March 19, 2026
Application Deadline: June 25, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Division of Lifelong Learning National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington DC 20506 learning@neh.gov

learning@neh.gov

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