Public Impact Projects Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
ID: 355125Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1 - $200K

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/355125

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/program/public-impact-projects-celebrating-americas-250th-anniversary
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering a funding opportunity for Public Impact Projects celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary, aimed at supporting cultural organizations in developing scholarship-based public programs related to the Declaration of Independence. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and local and state governments, with a focus on enhancing public engagement with American history and fostering community involvement through collaboration with humanities scholars. The total estimated funding for this initiative is approximately $4 million, with individual grants ranging from $1 to $200,000, and applications are due by July 9, 2025, with awards expected to be announced by December 2025. For more information, interested parties can contact the Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov or visit the NEH website.

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    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced a funding opportunity for Public Impact Projects celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary. This initiative, under Funding Opportunity Number 20250611-TA, offers approximately $4 million in grants to cultural organizations for scholarship-based public programs focusing on themes related to the Declaration of Independence. Eligibility extends to nonprofit organizations, accredited higher education institutions, and local and state governments. Each grant can be up to $200,000, with projects set to commence between March and May 2026. The program aims to renew public engagement with American history, specifically the events and figures of 1776. Strong emphasis is placed on public humanities interpretation, requiring applicants to collaborate with humanities scholars and engage their communities. Successful projects should enhance visitor experiences and foster critical thinking about historical themes. The application deadline is July 9, 2025, with awards anticipated by December 2025. NEH encourages diverse proposals that deepen connections to the narrative of independence and its legacy, underscoring the importance of humanities in public programming while emphasizing collaboration and community involvement.
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