This grant is for groups of two or more scholars working together on projects that increase knowledge in the humanities, specifically focusing on American history and culture or Western civilization. The projects can involve preparing a manuscript for publication, creating a digital project, or planning an international collaboration.
Who it's for: This grant is for scholars who are part of institutions like universities, government bodies, or tribal organizations, and who are working on humanities projects related to American history and culture or Western civilization.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects not related to American history and culture or Western civilization
- Single scholar applications
- For-profit organizations
- Non-humanities projects
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- List of participating scholars
- Institutional support letter
- Project timeline
- CVs of scholars
- Previous work samples
- Publication or project plan
- Registration on grants.gov
Cautions
- Projects must be collaborative, involving at least two scholars.
- Focus must be on American history and culture or Western civilization.
- Ensure all participating institutions are eligible.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, county governments, public and state institutions of higher education, state governments, other Native American tribal organizations, special district governments, city or township governments, and private institutions of higher education. This means that a wide range of educational and governmental institutions, as well as some tribal organizations, can apply.
Overview
This grant is for scholars who are part of institutions like universities, government bodies, or tribal organizations, and who are working on humanities projects related to American history and culture or Western civilization.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects not related to American history and culture or Western civilization
- Single scholar applications
- For-profit organizations
- Non-humanities projects
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for expenses related to the preparation of manuscripts, creation of digital projects, or planning international collaborations, as long as they are tied to the research questions and interpretive products in the humanities.
Total Program Funding
$2,500,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 16, 2026(70 days)
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility of your institution
- Form a team of at least two scholars
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Prepare a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather CVs and work samples of all scholars
- Obtain institutional support letters
- Register and apply through grants.gov