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Endowments for Advancing the Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities · 20270113-CHE

In plain English

National Endowment for the Humanities is accepting applications for this other until Jan 13, 2027 (63 days left).

Individual awards range from $1,000,000 to $3,100,000, the agency expects to make 5 awards and estimated total program funding is $10,000,000.

Eligible applicant types include nonprofits, state governments, local governments, tribal governments & organizations and colleges & universities.

Cost sharing or matching is required.

Built only from the fields in the Grants.gov listing. Always confirm on the official listing.

Key facts

StatusPosted: open for applications
Close dateJan 13, 2027 · 63 days left
Posted dateNov 2, 2026
Opportunity number20270113-CHE
AgencyNational Endowment for the Humanities · all National Endowment for the Humanities grants
Funding instrumentOther
CategoryHumanities
Opportunity categoryDiscretionary
Award ceiling (max per award)$3,100,000
Award floor (min per award)$1,000,000
Estimated total program funding$10,000,000
Expected number of awards5
Cost sharing or matching requiredYes
Assistance listing (CFDA/ALN)45.043 – National Endowment for the Humanities: Endowments for Advancing the Humanities
Last updated on Grants.govNov 2, 2026

Who can apply

Browse similar: Nonprofits · State governments · Local governments · Tribal governments & organizations · Colleges & universities

  • 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

Description

Excerpt from the official synopsis on Grants.gov (shortened; read the full text on the official listing):

These awards provide funds for 20-year term endowments to support long-term work in the humanities on college and university campuses and at independent educational and research institutions.

Read the full listing on Grants.gov → · Agency's announcement page

Before you apply: organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration (with a Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account, and registration can take several weeks, so start early. Check the official listing for the exact requirements, deadline time and time zone. This page is a summary, not the official notice, and not legal or financial advice.

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