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Television Projects: Production Grants is a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) that funds the development and production of documentary films, documentary series, radio programs, and podcasts that engage general audiences with humanities scholarship. Projects must be grounded in humanities research and present content in a thoughtful, balanced, and analytical manner.
Two funding tiers are available: Development awards up to $75,000 for projects spanning 6-12 months, and Production awards up to $700,000 for projects lasting 1-3 years. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and public broadcasting entities. The deadline for the current competition is June 25, 2026.
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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. 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 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: Nonprofit organizations, including educational institutions and public broadcasting entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 25, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Television Projects: Production Grants 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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