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Public Humanities Projects

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program.

From	National Endowment for the Humanities
Who can apply	state governments, counties, cities and townships, special districts (water, fire, parks, etc.), public colleges and universities, federally recognized tribes and 2 more types
How much	$1 to $2 million per award; about 20 awards; $6 million total
Deadline	Wed, Dec 16, 2026 (54 days left)
Category	Humanities
Type	Grant
Opportunity #	20261209-GE-GI-BP-BR-GGX
Assistance listing	45.041
Posted	Fri, Oct 16, 2026

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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.

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