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Public Humanities Projects is sponsored by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs. This program supports projects that bring the ideas of the humanities to life for general audiences through public programming. It welcomes projects tailored to particular groups, such as youth (including K-12 students in informal educational settings).
Projects must engage humanities scholarship to analyze significant themes.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; state, local, county, or special district governments; private and public institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $75,000 (Planning), $750,000 (Implementation). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Public Humanities Projects are due December 9, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Public Humanities Projects is funded by National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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