§ Federal grant opportunity · 20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX
Public Humanities Projects
National Endowment for the Humanities is accepting applications for Public Humanities Projects. The deadline is December 16, 2026 and the published award range is $1 – $2M.
Key facts
- Funder
- National Endowment for the Humanities
- Application deadline
- December 16, 2026
- Award range
- $1 – $2M
- Eligibility
- public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, special district governments, county governments, state governments, city or township governments, nonprofits non higher education with 501c3, federally recognized native american tribal governments
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Humanities
- Opportunity number
- 20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX
Program overview
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life in three areas: (1) exhibitions, (2) historic site interpretations, and (3) public lectures and discussions. For 2027, NEH welcomes applications that promote deeper public understanding of the following topics: Western civilization and America’s place in it; great works of literature, history, philosophy, and theology and their relevance to contemporary questions; the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; civic education; civil discourse; cultural literacy, and the practice of close reading. Public Lectures and Discussion Forums must address one of these interest areas.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Endowment for the Humanities.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before December 16, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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