This grant provides funding to create 20-year endowments that support long-term projects in the humanities. It's aimed at colleges, universities, and independent educational and research institutions to help them sustain and grow their humanities programs.
Who it's for: This grant is for colleges, universities, and independent educational and research institutions that are looking to establish or expand long-term humanities projects. Eligible applicants include various types of government entities, higher education institutions, and certain nonprofit organizations.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Not being a recognized government entity or educational institution
- Not focusing on humanities projects
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documentation
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Detailed project proposal focused on humanities
- Cost-sharing or matching funds documentation
- Financial statements
- Organizational history and mission statement
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- IRS determination letter (if applicable)
- List of board members and key staff
- Budget plan for the endowment
- Timeline for project implementation
Cautions
- Ensure you have matching funds ready
- Focus strictly on humanities projects
- Prepare for a competitive application process
- Double-check eligibility requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, state governments, county governments, private institutions of higher education, other Native American tribal organizations, city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. This means that a wide range of government and educational entities can apply, provided they focus on humanities projects.
Overview
This grant is for colleges, universities, and independent educational and research institutions that are looking to establish or expand long-term humanities projects. Eligible applicants include various types of government entities, higher education institutions, and certain nonprofit organizations.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of cost-sharing or matching funds
- Not being a recognized government entity or educational institution
- Not focusing on humanities projects
- Incomplete application
- Missing required documentation
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to establish or grow endowments that support long-term humanities projects on campuses and at educational and research institutions. This includes funding for program development, staffing, and other related expenses.
Total Program Funding
$10,000,000
Expected Awards
5
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Nov 2, 2026
- Deadline
- Jan 13, 2027(71 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government or educational institution
- Prepare a detailed humanities project proposal
- Secure cost-sharing or matching funds
- Gather financial statements and organizational documents
- Obtain letters of support or partnership agreements
- Draft a budget plan for the endowment
- Create a timeline for project implementation
- Submit application by January 13, 2027