20210513-ARPG: American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Endowment for the Humanities notices from 2021.
National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $1) to nonprofits and tribes. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $40.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 13, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 7, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.0 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$40.0 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 7, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 13, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Applicants must currently administer a competitive grantmaking program to organizations or individuals in the humanities. See Section C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for details.
Is this a realistic fit?
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for the American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking program. The purpose of this emergency relief program is to fund grantmaking programs to assist those working in the humanities who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic and require support to restore and sustain their core activities. This Notice of Funding Opportunity is directed at grantmaking organizations that support small and mid-size humanities organizations or individuals who work in the humanities. Applicants may propose to expand existing grantmaking programs or establish a new grantmaking program.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs (45.164) awarded $108 million across 488 grant awards, an average of $221,615 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Center for Independent Documentary, Inc. | Massachusetts | 21 | $7.1 million |
| Association of Tribal Archives Libraries & Museums | Oklahoma | 1 | $4.1 million |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States | District of Columbia | 2 | $3.9 million |
| American Council of Learned Societies Devoted to Humanistic Studies | New York | 1 | $3.5 million |
| American Library Association | Illinois | 4 | $3.2 million |
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Fellowships and Stipends grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Fellowships and Stipends (45.160) awarded $46.7 million across 1,126 grant awards, an average of $41,482 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firelight Media Inc | New York | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Independent Television Service Inc | California | 1 | $1.7 million |
| Sundance Institute | Utah | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Association for Asian Studies, Inc | Michigan | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Oral History Association | Tennessee | 1 | $824,359 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 20210513-ARPG still open?
No. It closed on May 13, 2021.
Who can apply for American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for American Rescue Plan: Humanities Grantmaking?
Closed May 13, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $5.0 million each. About $40.0 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Fellowships and Stipends grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Firelight Media Inc, Independent Television Service Inc, Sundance Institute. The program made 1,126 awards worth $46.7 million in that time.