Landmarks of History and Culture and Summer Institutes
National Endowment for the Humanities
- Deadline
- December 9, 2026
- Award size
- $1 to $460,000About 17 awards
- Matching funds
- Not required
- Fit for small groups
- Better for larger organizations
In plain language
This grant helps pay for programs that teach history and culture to teachers and college professors. It supports professional development for educators. The money can be used for training and learning activities.
The money can pay for
- Training for teachers and professors
- Learning activities about history and culture
- Program development for educators
- Professional development opportunities
Who can apply
Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, government groups, and colleges can apply.
Is it a fit for a small group?
Better for larger organizations. This grant is mainly for schools, governments, and universities, not for small community nonprofits like food pantries or arts groups.
Before you apply
- Eligibility is limited to specific types of organizations
- The grant focuses on teacher training, not direct community services
- Awards are likely for larger institutions
- Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.
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From the official listing
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program. The purpose of this program is to support humanities education through professional development for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty members.
- Opportunity number
- 20261209-EDK-EDU
- Posted
- September 17, 2026
- Total funding
- $7 million
- Eligible applicants
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Private institutions of higher education - Eligibility details
- See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
- Assistance listing
- 45.039 National Endowment for the Humanities: Institutes and Landmarks of American History and Culture
- Agency contact
- National Endowment for the Humanities
learning@neh.gov
202-606-8204
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