Public Humanities Projects
Public Humanities Projects is offered by National Endowment for the Humanities. Max award: $2,000,000. Applications close on Dec 16, 2026.
| Opportunity number | 20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Closes | Dec 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2,000,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Total program funding | $6,000,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Who can apply | State governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), City or township governments, Private institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, County governments |
| Category | Humanities |
Summary (excerpt)
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 th…
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