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20260625-ECD: Curriculum Development: Western Civilization

Closed Closed June 25, 2026 Opportunity 20260625-ECD

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 2026.

National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $750,000 (at least $1) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $7.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 25, 2026.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 16, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.

Key dates

PostedApril 16, 2026
DeadlineJune 25, 2026

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.

Only accredited institutions of higher education (public or nonprofit) may apply.

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Is this a realistic fit?

What the grant funds

The purpose of this program is to support formal education by strengthening the teaching and study of the humanities at institutions of higher education. For 2026, projects must be focused on Western civilization, American history, American government and civics, and/or the Great Books tradition.

Category: Humanities.

We found no grant awards under Assistance Listing 45.038 in fiscal 2021 to 2025, which usually means the program is new or very small.

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 20260625-ECD still open?

No. It closed on June 25, 2026.

Who can apply for Curriculum Development: Western Civilization?

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 Curriculum Development: Western Civilization?

Closed June 25, 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 $750,000 each. About $7.0 million in total across about 10 awards.

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