Endowments for Advancing the Humanities
ID: 361006Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1M - $5M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/361006

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/divisions/collections
Timeline
    Description

    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.

    Point(s) of Contact
    collections@neh.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    EATH Program Announcement Feb 2026.pdf
    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.
    Endowments for Advancing the Humanities NOFO 2025.pdf
    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.
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