Public Humanities Projects
Open. Closes December 16, 2026, 55 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by National Endowment for the Humanities, opportunity number 20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX.
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Notice facts
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX |
| Assistance listing | 45.041 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Humanities |
| Posted | October 16, 2026 |
| Closes | December 16, 2026 |
| Award range | $1 to $2,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 20 |
| Total program funding | $6,000,000 |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) Special district governments Public and state controlled institutions of higher education County governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional eligibility information | None listed |
| 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 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…
Official notice and documents
- NEH General Application Guide.pdf (Full Announcement)
- Public Humanities Projects 2026 NOFO 10202026.pdf (Full Announcement)
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