State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants
ID: 354170Type: Forecasted
Overview

Buyer

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Award Range

$300K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Humanities

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/354170

Additional Information

https://www.neh.gov/grants/fedstate/state-humanities-councils-general-operating-support-grants
Timeline
    Description

    The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering general operating support grants to state and jurisdictional humanities councils across the United States. These grants aim to empower councils to tailor their programs and grantmaking to meet the specific needs and interests of their communities while enhancing the reach of NEH-funded initiatives. With an estimated total program funding of $50 million, the NEH anticipates awarding approximately 56 grants, with individual awards ranging from $300,000 to $3 million. Interested applicants, specifically independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) state and jurisdictional humanities councils, can find more information and the eligibility list at the NEH website, and should direct inquiries to the Office of Federal/State Partnership at fedstate@neh.gov or call 202-606-8254. The application period is expected to open with a synopsis posted on February 1, 2025, and close by May 1, 2025, with awards anticipated by October 31, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Office of Federal/State Partnership National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506
    (202) 606-8254
    fedstate@neh.gov
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