# Collaborative Research

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/20260916-rz-collaborative-research/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363084

> National Endowment for the Humanities offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $2.5 million in total. Applications closed on September 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20260916-RZ |
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | $2.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.035 |

## Who can apply

- 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

## What the grant funds

The program supports groups of two or more scholars increasing humanistic knowledge through the preparation of a manuscript for print publication, the creation of a scholarly digital project, or the planning of an international collaboration. Projects must pursue significant research questions and lead toward an interpretive product. This year’s competition is limited to projects on American history and culture or Western civilization.

## Questions people ask

### Is 20260916-RZ still open?

No. It closed on September 16, 2026.

### Who can apply for Collaborative Research?

National Endowment for the Humanities accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for Collaborative Research?

Closed September 16, 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 $250,000 each. About $2.5 million in total across about 15 awards.