GrantGather

Grants / Humanities

Public Humanities Projects

National Endowment for the Humanities

Deadline
December 16, 2026
Award size
$1 to $2 millionAbout 20 awards
Matching funds
Not required
Fit for small groups
Possible fit

In plain language

This grant helps pay for projects that share the humanities with the public, like exhibits, historic site talks, and public discussions. It is meant to help community organizations and local governments. The grant can support small or large projects.

The money can pay for

  • Exhibitions
  • Historic site interpretations
  • Public lectures and discussions
  • Projects about humanities topics

Who can apply

Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, state or local governments, and some educational institutions can apply.

Is it a fit for a small group?

Possible fit. This grant may be a good fit for a small community nonprofit that works with humanities topics, but the awards are large and the program may require more resources than a small group has.

Before you apply

  • No matching funds are required
  • Applications must focus on specific humanities topics
  • Public lectures must address one of the interest areas
  • Federal applicants need an active registration at SAM.gov and a Grants.gov account. Registration can take several weeks, so start early.

This summary was written by GrantGather with AI, based on the official listing. It can contain mistakes. Check the official listing on Grants.gov before you apply.

From the official listing

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.

Opportunity number
20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX
Posted
October 16, 2026
Total funding
$6 million
Eligible applicants
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Assistance listing
45.041 National Endowment for the Humanities: Public Humanities Projects
Agency contact
National Endowment for the Humanities
learning@neh.gov
202-606-8204
Open the official listing on Grants.govAgency’s full announcement