Public Humanities Projects
ID: 358390Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$1 - $750K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is inviting applications for its Public Humanities Projects program, which aims to enhance public understanding of significant humanities themes through exhibitions and interpretive programs. Eligible projects should focus on themes such as American Military History and Valor, the American Dream and Economic Freedom, American Exceptionalism in World Affairs, or the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and must involve collaboration with external humanities scholars. The program offers funding levels of up to $75,000 for planning and up to $750,000 for implementation, with no cost-sharing requirement, and applications are due by September 10, 2025, with awards expected to be announced in April 2026. For more information, interested parties can contact the Division of Public Programs at publicpgms@neh.gov or visit the NEH website at https://www.neh.gov/grants/public/public-humanities-projects.

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    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering funding through the Public Humanities Projects program, aimed at enhancing public understanding of significant humanities themes through exhibitions and interpretive programs. The program invites applications that address American Military History and Valor, the American Dream and Economic Freedom, the U.S.'s role in global affairs, or the Semiquincentennial in 2026. Applicants can seek up to $75,000 for planning or up to $750,000 for project implementation, with no cost-sharing requirement. Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, accredited higher education institutions, state and local governments, and federally recognized tribes. The application deadline is September 10, 2025, with awards anticipated in April 2026. Projects may span from 12 to 48 months and must include collaboration with external humanities scholars. NEH emphasizes diverse public engagement and the inclusion of interactive elements. The document outlines comprehensive application procedures, eligibility requirements, funding specifics, and project evaluation criteria, reflecting NEH’s commitment to fostering public engagement with the humanities.
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