20260210-CHE: Endowments for Advancing the Humanities
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Endowments for Advancing the Humanities (20270113-CHE). Status: Closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left). It is in our archive of National Endowment for the Humanities notices from 2025.
National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on February 10, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed December 12, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.0 million
- Award floor$1.0 million
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20270113-CHE | November 2, 2026 | Closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left) | Open |
Key dates
| Posted | December 12, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | February 10, 2026 |
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 $5.0 million per award.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this program is to fund 20-year term endowments that advance the humanities on college and university campuses and at independent educational institutions, specifically by building the organization’s capacity in research and teaching of Western civilization, American history and government, and civics.
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. Apply under the newer notice, 20270113-CHE, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 20260210-CHE still open?
No. It closed on February 10, 2026. A newer notice is open: 20270113-CHE, closes January 13, 2027 (67 days left).
Who can apply for Endowments for Advancing the Humanities?
National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Endowments for Advancing the Humanities?
Closed February 10, 2026. 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 $10.0 million in total across about 5 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.