# Public Humanities Projects

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/20261209-ge-gi-bp-br-ggx-public-humanities-projects/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/364098

> National Endowment for the Humanities is offering grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $1) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expects to make about 20 awards worth $6.0 million in total. Applications close on December 16, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX |
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | December 16, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $6.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 45.041 |

## 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 National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life in three areas: (1) exhibitions, (2) historic site interpretations, and (3) public lectures and discussions. For 2027, NEH welcomes applications that promote deeper public understanding of the following topics: Western civilization and America’s place in it; great works of literature, history, philosophy, and theology and their relevance to contemporary questions; the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; civic education; civil discourse; cultural literacy, and the practice of close reading. Public Lectures and Discussion Forums must address one of these interest areas.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Public Humanities Projects?

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

### What is the deadline for Public Humanities Projects?

Closes December 16, 2026 (46 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $2.0 million each. About $6.0 million in total across about 20 awards.