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Application deadline June 25, 2026; application package available March 19, 2026.
NEH Media Projects is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). This program supports the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, documentary films, and documentary film series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate a thoughtful, balanced, and analytical approach.
While not exclusively for investigative journalism, projects focusing on historical or culturally significant investigative topics within a humanities framework could be eligible.
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$75,000 for Development, $700,000 for Production Film/TV/Video; Online Video; Podcast; Radio Broadcast Development: 6-12 months, Production: 1-3 years Applicants to NEH for awards with expected issuance dates on or after October 1, 2024, should be aware of revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200) effective from that date.
All NEH awards issued on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the revised regulations. You may incorporate these changes into your applications now. Additional information is available at https://www.
neh. gov/grants/manage/2024-Revisions-to-2-CFR-200 The Media Projects program supports the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, documentary films, and documentary film series that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate an approach that is thoughtful, balanced, and analytical.
Media Projects offers two levels of funding: Development and Production. Media Projects Webinar Transcript Step 1 Review your application package Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity to ensure you understand the expectations and restrictions for projects delivered under this grant and are prepared to write the most effective application.
Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2026 (PDF) General Application Guide for Awards to Organizations (PDF) Grants.
gov application package Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) Development awards, 2020-2024 Production awards, 2020-2024 Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for NEH Grant Proposals Sample Application Narratives Shanghailanders (narrative and treatment) Winchelldom: The World of Walter Winchell (narrative and treatment) Julia Alvarez: Something to Declare American Masters: Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands (narrative and treatment/script) Lost Highways Podcast (narrative and treatment) Step 2 Register for a SAM number and an account with Grants.
gov Grants. gov Applicant Registration Guidance Step 3 Complete your application package Follow the instructions outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and in the Grants. gov instructions.
Step 4 Submit your application on Grants. gov You will receive a confirmation from Grants. gov when you’ve successfully submitted your application.
Subsequently, you will receive up to five more notices confirming different stages in the application process. Verify that you have received all confirmations. Note that email filters may send these messages to your spam or junk folder.
Projects Funded by this Grant Program Worlds Turned Upside Down Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire Flannery: The Storied Life of the Writer from Georgia Walter Winchell: The Power of Gossip American Oz: The True Wizard Behind the Curtain Driving While Black: Race, Space, and Mobility in America
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations producing documentary films, series, podcasts, or radio programs that engage audiences with humanities scholarship. Submissions are made through Grants.gov and require a SAM registration. 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 NEH Media Projects are due June 25, 2026. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NEH Media Projects is funded by 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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