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The purpose of this program is to support formal education by strengthening the teaching and study of the humanities at institutions of higher education. For 2026, projects must be focused on Western civilization, American history, American government and civics, and/or the Great Books tradition.
Funding Opportunity Number: 20260625-ECD. Assistance Listing: 45.038. Funding Instrument: G. Category: HU. Award Amount: $1 – $750K per award.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education. Only accredited institutions of higher education (public or nonprofit) may apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1 – $750K per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Curriculum Development: Western Civilization are due June 25, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Yes — Curriculum Development: Western Civilization is offered by National Endowment for the Humanities and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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