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NEH Celebrate America Challenge Grants is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The National Endowment for the Humanities has issued a call for proposals for Celebrate America! , a new initiative to recognize the nation's semiquincentennial on July 4, 2026.
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.
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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. 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.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: NEH grants typically go to cultural institutions, such as museums, archives, libraries, colleges, universities, public television, and radio stations, and to individual scholars. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
NEH Celebrate America Challenge Grants is funded by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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