20210514-ARPO: American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations
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 $500,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 150 awards worth $40.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 14, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 7, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$40.0 million
- Expected awards150
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | April 7, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 14, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 8 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.
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 Organizations program. In keeping with Congress’s intent in enacting the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, the purpose of this emergency relief program is to assist institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Applicants may propose new humanities projects or focus on sustaining core humanities programs and activities.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access (45.149) awarded $116 million across 762 grant awards, an average of $151,885 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University Foundation | Michigan | 8 | $2.1 million |
| Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs | Iowa | 1 | $2.0 million |
| Foundation for Advancement in Conservation | District of Columbia | 8 | $1.8 million |
| State Historical Society of Iowa | Iowa | 1 | $1.7 million |
| University of California, Los Angeles | California | 7 | $1.7 million |
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 Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Research (45.161) awarded $47.7 million across 285 grant awards, an average of $167,383 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | Virginia | 8 | $1.4 million |
| The Pennsylvania State University | Pennsylvania | 4 | $1.3 million |
| The Regents of the University of California | California | 5 | $1.2 million |
| University of Notre Dame Du Lac | Indiana | 5 | $1.1 million |
| Rutgers, the State University | New Jersey | 5 | $1.1 million |
Other programs behind this notice
- Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development
- Promotion of the Humanities Office of Digital Humanities
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 20210514-ARPO still open?
No. It closed on May 14, 2021.
Who can apply for American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations?
Closed May 14, 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 $500,000 each. About $40.0 million in total across about 150 awards.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Michigan State University Foundation, Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, Foundation for Advancement in Conservation. The program made 762 awards worth $116 million in that time.