Landmarks of History and Culture and Summer Institutes
Open. Closes December 9, 2026, 48 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Endowment for the Humanities, opportunity number 20261209-EDK-EDU.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20261209-EDK-EDU |
| Assistance listing | 45.039 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Humanities |
| Posted | September 17, 2026 |
| Closes | December 9, 2026 |
| Award range | $1 to $460,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 17 |
| Total program funding | $7,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and state controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
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.
Official notice and documents
- Landmarks and Institutes 122026 NOFO.pdf (Full Announcement)
- NEH General Application Guide.pdf (Full Announcement)
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