20210518-CHA: Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants
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 $750,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $6.5 million in total. Applications closed on September 28, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 30, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$750,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$6.5 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20220517-CHA | March 14, 2022 | Closed October 5, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 4, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 28, 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants awards averaged $255,713; this notice allows up to $750,000 per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Challenge Grants is accepting applications for the Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants program. Capital Projects support the design, purchase, construction, restoration, or renovation of facilities for humanities activities. Digital Infrastructure projects support the maintenance, modernization, and sustainability of existing digital scholarly projects and platforms. For both Capital Projects and Digital Infrastructure, expenditures must be shown to bring long-term benefits to the institution and to the humanities more broadly.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants (45.130) awarded $49.4 million across 193 grant awards, an average of $255,713 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Public Radio | New York | 1 | $750,000 |
| Montana Historical Society | Montana | 1 | $750,000 |
| Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc. | Virginia | 1 | $750,000 |
| New York Historical Society | New York | 1 | $750,000 |
| Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego | California | 1 | $750,000 |
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 20210518-CHA still open?
No. It closed on September 28, 2021.
Who can apply for Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Infrastructure and Capacity Building Challenge Grants?
Closed September 28, 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 $750,000 each. About $6.5 million in total across about 15 awards.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Challenge Grants grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were New York Public Radio, Montana Historical Society, Greater Washington Educational Telecommunications Association, Inc. The program made 193 awards worth $49.4 million in that time.