This grant is designed to help colleges and universities improve their humanities programs, specifically focusing on Western civilization, American history, American government and civics, and the Great Books tradition. The goal is to enhance the teaching and study of these subjects.
Who it's for: This grant is for public and state institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofit organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit institutions
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Individuals
- Projects not focused on the specified themes
- Applications submitted after the deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Institutional support letters
- Curriculum vitae of project directors
- Project timeline
- Evaluation plan
- Previous grant performance (if applicable)
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with the specified themes.
- Nonprofits must not have 501(c)(3) status.
- Strict adherence to application guidelines is crucial.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, which are colleges and universities run by the government, and nonprofit organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status. This means they are not tax-exempt under the IRS code section 501(c)(3).
Overview
This grant is for public and state institutions of higher education, as well as nonprofit organizations that do not have 501(c)(3) status.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit institutions
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Individuals
- Projects not focused on the specified themes
- Applications submitted after the deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and enhance curriculum related to Western civilization, American history, American government and civics, and the Great Books tradition. This may include hiring faculty, purchasing educational materials, or developing new courses.
Total Program Funding
$7,000,000
Expected Awards
10
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 25, 2026(12 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a public/state institution or eligible nonprofit.
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal.
- Prepare a detailed budget plan.
- Gather institutional support letters.
- Compile curriculum vitae for project directors.
- Create a project timeline.
- Draft an evaluation plan.