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Deadline April 6, 2026 has passed for this cycle. Annual recurring program - updated guidelines will be posted in advance of next deadline. Expected notification Oct 15, 2026.
"General Operating Support Grants" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
General Operating Support Grants is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Federal/State Partnership. This program provides general operating support grants to humanities councils in the United States and its jurisdictions. These councils tailor their grantmaking and programs to the needs, resources, and interests of their state or jurisdiction.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) state and jurisdictional humanities councils. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows award Minimum: $1,700,000; Award Maximum: Unspecified (funding determined by legislatively mandated formula). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was April 6, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
General Operating Support Grants is funded by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Division of Federal/State Partnership. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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