GrantPostedDiscretionary

Endowments for Advancing the Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities
20260210-CHE
Application Deadline
Feb 10, 2026
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$5,000,000
Total Program Funding
$10,000,000

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.

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Grant Documents

2 Files
Endowments for Advancing the Humanities NOFO 2025.pdf
PDF420 KBDec 16, 2025
AI Summary
The “Endowments for Advancing the Humanities” program, with a deadline of February 10, 2026, offers approximately $10 million in federal funding for about five grants. These awards, up to $5 million in matching funds and an additional $100,000 for fundraising support, aim to establish 20-year term endowments. The program seeks to enhance humanities research and teaching, specifically in Western civilization, American history and government, and civics, at higher education and independent educational institutions. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt nonprofits, accredited higher education institutions, state and local governments, and federally recognized Native American Tribal governments. A 1:1 cost-sharing match is required. Applications must include a narrative detailing the project’s humanities significance, plans for endowment funds, fundraising strategies, and key personnel. Reviews will focus on significance to the humanities, impact of endowment plans, fundraising feasibility, and personnel qualifications.
EATH Program Announcement Feb 2026.pdf
PDF145 KBDec 16, 2025
AI Summary
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced the “Endowments for Advancing the Humanities” program, offering approximately $10 million in FY 2026 for five grants. This program funds 20-year term endowments to boost humanities education in Western civilization, American history and government, and civics at higher education institutions and independent educational organizations. Eligible applicants include non-profits, accredited higher education institutions, state/local governments, and Native American Tribal governments. Awards offer up to $5 million in NEH federal matching funds, requiring a 1:1 non-federal match, and an additional $100,000 for fundraising support. Projects must start between November 2026 and January 2027, with a three-year performance period. Applications require a narrative, work plan, institutional profile, résumés, and letters of commitment, and are reviewed based on humanities significance, endowment plan impact, fundraising feasibility, and personnel qualifications. Elementary and secondary schools are ineligible.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedDec 12, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineFeb 10, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$5,000,000
Award Floor
$1,000,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$10,000,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities(NEH)
Funding Category
Humanities
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

45.130

Official Sources