Federal grant · National Endowment for the Humanities

Public Humanities Projects

Status
Open
Posted
Oct 16, 2026
Closes
Dec 16, 2026
Est. total funding
$6.0M
Award range
$1 – $2.0M
Expected awards
20
Opportunity number
20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX
Who can apply

Eligible applicants

About this grant

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.

Instrument
Grant
Activity
Humanities
Assistance listings
45.041
Cost sharing
Not required
Last updated
Oct 20, 2026

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