The National Endowment for the Humanities is offering a grant to support professional development programs in humanities education for K-12 teachers and college faculty. This grant aims to enhance teaching skills and knowledge through workshops and institutes focused on American history and culture.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that want to create educational programs for K-12 teachers and college faculty. Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, state and local governments, public and private colleges, and certain nonprofits.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Individuals
- Organizations outside the U.S.
- Projects not focused on humanities education
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Letters of support or partnership
- Organizational background information
- Project timeline
- Staff resumes or CVs
- Evidence of past project success
Cautions
- Ensure your project aligns with humanities education
- Check eligibility requirements carefully
- Prepare a comprehensive and detailed proposal
- Be aware of the competitive nature of the grant
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants for this grant include Native American tribal organizations, state governments, city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, county governments, special district governments, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. These entities must be focused on providing professional development in humanities education.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that want to create educational programs for K-12 teachers and college faculty. Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, state and local governments, public and private colleges, and certain nonprofits.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Individuals
- Organizations outside the U.S.
- Projects not focused on humanities education
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement educational workshops and institutes that focus on American history and culture. This includes costs for materials, staff, travel, and other related expenses.
Total Program Funding
$7,000,000
Expected Awards
30
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 22, 2026
- Deadline
- Jun 25, 2026(12 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Register your organization with the necessary government systems
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support or partnership
- Compile organizational background and history
- Create a project timeline
- Collect resumes or CVs of key staff
- Provide evidence of past project successes