20250506-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE: Humanities Initiatives
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 2025.
National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $1) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $3.8 million in total. Applications closed on May 6, 2025.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 21, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$150,000
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$3.8 million
- Expected awards25
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20240507-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE | February 28, 2024 | Closed May 7, 2024 | Closed |
| 20230509-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE | January 17, 2023 | Closed May 9, 2023 | Closed |
| 20220509-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE | February 1, 2022 | Closed May 9, 2022 | Closed |
| 20210520-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE | February 9, 2021 | Closed May 20, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | January 21, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 6, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development awards averaged $112,497; this notice allows up to $150,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (81% 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 five Humanities Initiatives programs. These programs strengthen the teaching and study of the humanities at institutions of higher education by developing new or improving existing humanities programs, educational resources, or coursework.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development (45.162) awarded $46.0 million across 409 grant awards, an average of $112,497 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National History Day Inc | Maryland | 2 | $822,802 |
| Montclair State University | New Jersey | 2 | $649,488 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York | 2 | $647,602 |
| Research Foundation of the City University of New York | New York | 2 | $626,357 |
| National Constitution Center | Pennsylvania | 1 | $500,000 |
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 20250506-AA-AB-AC-AD-AE still open?
No. It closed on May 6, 2025.
Who can apply for Humanities Initiatives?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Humanities Initiatives?
Closed May 6, 2025. 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 $150,000 each. About $3.8 million in total across about 25 awards.
Who has won Promotion of the Humanities Teaching and Learning Resources and Curriculum Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National History Day Inc, Montclair State University, Research Foundation of the City University of New York. The program made 409 awards worth $46.0 million in that time.