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Media Projects: Development and Production Grants is sponsored by U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This program supports the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films that engage general audiences with humanities ideas. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate a thoughtful, balanced, and analytical approach.
The program offers two levels of funding: Development (for film scripts or detailed treatments) and Production (for full production and post-production).
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code; accredited institutions of higher education (public or nonprofit); state and local governments and their agencies; federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Individuals and foreign and for-profit entities are not eligible to apply. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $75,000 for Development; up to $700,000 for Production. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Media Projects: Development and Production Grants are due May 5, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Media Projects: Development and Production Grants is funded by U.S. National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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