State and Jurisdictional Humanities CouncilsGeneral Operating Support Grants
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering General Operating Support Grants aimed at independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) state and jurisdictional humanities councils. These grants are designed to support programs and initiatives that enhance humanities knowledge and public awareness at both state and local levels, with funding determined by a statutory formula based on Congressional appropriations. The anticipated award amounts range from $1 to $1,700,000, with a requirement for a one-to-one cost share, although this is waived for the first $200,000 for certain U.S. territories. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by April 6, 2026, and include an annual plan and budget justification; for further inquiries, applicants can contact the Division of Federal/State Partnership at NEH via email at fedstate@neh.gov or by phone at 202-606-8254.
Eligible Applicants
The only eligible applicants are the independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) state and jurisdictional humanities councils.