The Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities is designed to support educational programs that enhance humanities education. It provides funding for professional development opportunities for K-12 teachers and college faculty, focusing on American history and culture.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations that can provide professional development in humanities education. Eligible applicants include special district governments, public and state colleges, county governments, Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, city or township governments, private colleges, and state governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Organizations outside the United States
- Incomplete applications
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Organizational background
- Letters of support
- Curriculum vitae for key personnel
- Project timeline
- Evaluation plan
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
Cautions
- Ensure all sections of the application are complete
- Adhere to budget guidelines
- Meet the application deadline
- Verify eligibility requirements
- Register in SAM and obtain a DUNS number
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, which are independent, special-purpose governmental units; public and state institutions of higher education, which are colleges and universities funded by state governments; county governments, which are administrative divisions within a state; other Native American tribal organizations, which are groups recognized as eligible for funding and services from the Bureau of Indian Affairs; nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, which are organizations that do not have tax-exempt status under the IRS code; city or township governments, which are municipal administrations; private institutions of higher education, which are colleges and universities not funded by the government; and state governments, which are the governing bodies of U.S. states.
Overview
This grant is for organizations that can provide professional development in humanities education. Eligible applicants include special district governments, public and state colleges, county governments, Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, city or township governments, private colleges, and state governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- For-profit organizations
- Individuals
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Organizations outside the United States
- Incomplete applications
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and implement professional development programs for teachers and faculty, focusing on American history and culture. This includes covering costs for materials, personnel, travel, and other related expenses.
Total Program Funding
$7,000,000
Expected Awards
17
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 17, 2026
- Deadline
- Dec 9, 2026(82 days)
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Spring 2027
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility requirements
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Prepare a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather letters of support
- Compile curriculum vitae for key personnel
- Create a project timeline
- Draft an evaluation plan
- Register for a DUNS number
- Complete SAM registration
- Submit application by December 9, 2026