Landmarks of History and Culture and Summer Institutes
National Endowment for the Humanities · 20261209-EDK-EDU
In plain English
National Endowment for the Humanities is accepting applications for this grant until Dec 9, 2026 (28 days left).
Individual awards range from $1 to $460,000, the agency expects to make 17 awards and estimated total program funding is $7,000,000.
Eligible applicant types include nonprofits, state governments, local governments, tribal governments & organizations and colleges & universities.
The listing says cost sharing or matching is not required.
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Key facts
| Status | Posted: open for applications |
|---|---|
| Close date | Dec 9, 2026 · 28 days left |
| Posted date | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Opportunity number | 20261209-EDK-EDU |
| Agency | National Endowment for the Humanities · all National Endowment for the Humanities grants |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Humanities |
| Opportunity category | Discretionary |
| Award ceiling (max per award) | $460,000 |
| Award floor (min per award) | $1 |
| Estimated total program funding | $7,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 17 |
| Cost sharing or matching required | No |
| Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN) | 45.039 – National Endowment for the Humanities: Institutes and Landmarks of American History and Culture |
| Last updated on Grants.gov | Sep 17, 2026 |
Who can apply
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- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
Additional eligibility information (excerpt from the listing):
See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Description
Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program. The purpose of this program is to support humanities education through professional development for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty members.
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