20220222-BH: Landmarks of American History and Culture
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 $190,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 13 awards worth $2.5 million in total. Applications closed on February 22, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed November 16, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$190,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$2.5 million
- Expected awards13
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20250212-BH-BG | October 23, 2024 | Closed February 12, 2025 | Closed |
| 20240214-BH-BG | October 18, 2023 | Closed February 14, 2024 | Closed |
| 20230201-BH | November 4, 2022 | Closed February 1, 2023 | Closed |
| 20210309-BH | January 8, 2021 | Closed March 9, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | November 16, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 22, 2022 |
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 Professional Development awards averaged $140,639; this notice allows up to $190,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (55% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Education Programs is accepting applications for the Landmarks of American History and Culture program. The purpose of this program is to support a series of one-week workshops for K-12 educators across the nation to enhance and strengthen humanities teaching at the K-12 level.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Professional Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Professional Development (45.163) awarded $29.0 million across 206 grant awards, an average of $140,639 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York | 4 | $577,300 |
| Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation | Wyoming | 4 | $567,516 |
| New York Historical Society | New York | 3 | $566,437 |
| University of Arizona | Arizona | 3 | $558,607 |
| Georgia State University Research Foundation Inc | Georgia | 3 | $540,015 |
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 20220222-BH still open?
No. It closed on February 22, 2022.
Who can apply for Landmarks of American History and Culture?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Landmarks of American History and Culture?
Closed February 22, 2022. 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 $190,000 each. About $2.5 million in total across about 13 awards.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Professional Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Research Foundation of the City University of New York, Heart Mountain, Wyoming Foundation, New York Historical Society. The program made 206 awards worth $29.0 million in that time.