National Endowment for the Humanities – Public Humanities Projects
Funds public-facing history and culture programs; congregations with historic archives or buildings can partner.
Amount
Up to $2,000,000 (ceiling per Grants.gov)
Deadline
Dec 16, 2026
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Decision notes
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Fit
Eligible for secular humanities projects (exhibits, history programs), not worship; 501(c)(3): Yes for nonprofits Geography: US. Supported activity in supplied record: Funds public-facing history and culture programs; congregations with historic archives or buildings can partner.
Disqualifiers
The complete exclusions and treatment of religious activity are not established by this supplied summary. Confirm both the applicant and the project with the funder; a ministry topic is not evidence that all churches qualify.
Money required
Supplied amount: Up to $2,000,000 (ceiling per Grants.gov). Match, fees, advance spending and payment timing are not independently confirmed. Noncash support is not a cash award.
Next step
How to apply: Apply via Grants.gov Confirm the current cycle, affiliation, service boundary and required documents before drafting.
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Details
- Who can apply
- Eligible for secular humanities projects (exhibits, history programs), not worship; 501(c)(3): Yes for nonprofits
- Region
- US
- Amount
- Up to $2,000,000 (ceiling per Grants.gov)
- Deadline or cycle
- Closes Dec 16, 2026
- How to apply
- Apply via Grants.gov
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