OpenFederal grant20261209-EDK-EDU

Landmarks of History and Culture and Summer Institutes

National Endowment for the HumanitiesCloses Dec 9, 2026(57 days left)$1 – $460,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NEH program for organizations, not businesses: governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and higher education institutions use the money to run humanities professional development institutes for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty. If you are a for-profit company of any size, including a sole proprietor or single-member LLC, do not apply — you are not eligible. Awards run from $1 to $460,000, with about 17 awards expected from $7,000,000 in total program funding.

Best for
State, local, county, city or township, and tribal governments, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, Public and private institutions of higher education, Organizations that can run humanities professional development institutes for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Organizations outside government, higher education, tribal government, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit status
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education, learning)
67
Good Match
Arts & CultureMatches your industry (humanities)
60
Good Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
51
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitCurrently accepting applications
46
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Training, Technical assistance, Operating support
Who can apply
State and local governments, Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, Tribal governments and organizations
Award range
$1 – $460,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is December 9, 2026. The notice was posted September 17, 2026.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Awards range from $1 to $460,000, with about 17 awards expected from a total program funding of $7,000,000. The facts do not say how awards are sized within that range.
Who can apply for this grant?
State, county, city or township, and special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; 501(c)(3) nonprofits; and public, state-controlled, or private institutions of higher education may apply. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only governments, federally recognized tribes, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and institutions of higher education may apply. A sole proprietor or single-member LLC is a for-profit business and is not eligible.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, are eligible applicants.

Summary

NEH grants for organizations to run professional development workshops and institutes in the humanities for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty. Applicants may be state, local, or tribal governments, nonprofits, or higher education institutions; businesses are not eligible.

About this grant

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.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Arts
  • Community development

Program contact

National Endowment for the Humanitieslearning@neh.gov202-606-8204

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