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Chairman’s Grants in Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary Up to 12 months, starting as early as August 1, 2025. The deadline for this cycle has passed. Updated guidelines will be posted in advance of the next deadline.
In the meantime, please use these guidelines to get a sense of what is involved in assembling an application. In honor of the momentous occasion of the 250th anniversary of American Independence, the National Endowment for the Humanities is issuing a call for proposals for Celebrate America! , a new initiative to recognize the nation’s semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026.
Through this program, NEH will award 250 challenge grants of up to $25,000 each for projects that focus on the founding of the American nation, key historical figures, and milestones that reflect the exceptional achievements of the United States. (View Request for Proposals (RFP).) Awards will be made using federal matching funds.
As part of your application, you will need to certify that your organization has secured third-party, nonfederal gifts equal to the amount requested from NEH.
NEH welcomes applications that include activities including but not limited to: Speakers, screenings, discussion series Community events and family programs Exhibits (permanent or temporary) including interpretation Meetings, conferences, and symposia Professional development and training Digital projects resulting in virtual exhibitions, web content, or virtual tours Educational materials and curriculum development for K-12 and higher education purposes Research leading to documentary films, exhibits, books, or other products that reach the general public Applications will be accepted and reviewed starting April 14, 2025.
Deadline to apply is May 31, 2026. Celebrate the 250th anniversary of American Independence with NEH! Request for Proposals (PDF) Use these instructions to prepare and submit your application.
Consult this visual guide to navigate Grants. gov. Select the “package” button and find the second opportunity listed, competition title “Chairman’s Awards: Celebrate America! ” Chairman’s Awards: Celebrate America!
NOFO Reference this document for instructions on how to fill out required Grants. gov forms. Select the “package” button and find the second opportunity listed, competition title “Chairman’s Awards: Celebrate America!
” A guide to finding the application package in grants. gov can be found here: Celebrate America! step-by-step application guide (PDF) Request for Proposals (PDF) Use these instructions to prepare and submit your application.
Chairman’s Awards: Celebrate America! NOFO Reference this document for instructions on how to fill out required Grants. gov forms.
Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for NEH Grant Proposals List of recently funded Celebrate America! projects Projects Funded by this Grant Program Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum Arizona America250 Commission Schenectady Celebrates 250!
Schenectady County Historical Society Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War Army Historical Foundation Celebrating John Philip Sousa in South Dakota South Dakota State University 50 for 250 at Vermont Historical Society Vermont Historical Society
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