Synopsis

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life in three areas: (1) exhibitions, (2) historic site interpretations, and (3) public lectures and discussions. For 2027, NEH welcomes applications that promote deeper public understanding of the following topics: Western civilization and America’s place in it; great works of literature, history, philosophy, and theology and their relevance to contemporary questions; the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; civic education; civil discourse; cultural literacy, and the practice of close reading. Public Lectures and Discussion Forums must address one of these interest areas.
Response Date	Dec 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date	Oct 16, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date
Award Ceiling	2,000,000
Award Floor	1
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), County governments, Special district governments, City or township governments, State governments, Private institutions of higher education
Additional Info on Eligibility:	N/a

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Endowment for the Humanities
Link to Additional Information:	https://www.neh.gov/grants/public/public-humanities-projects
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-606-8204

CFDA Program(s)

• 45.041: National Endowment for the Humanities: Public Humanities Projects