Endowments for Advancing the Humanities
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering the "Endowments for Advancing the Humanities" program, which aims to provide approximately $10 million in federal funding for the establishment of 20-year term endowments to enhance humanities education at higher education institutions and independent educational organizations. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, tax-exempt nonprofits, state and local governments, and federally recognized Native American Tribal governments, with a requirement for a 1:1 cost-sharing match. This initiative focuses on advancing research and teaching in Western civilization, American history and government, and civics, underscoring the importance of these subjects in educational settings. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by February 10, 2026, and can contact the NEH Division of Collections and Infrastructure at collections@neh.gov for further information.