This grant is designed to help colleges and universities improve their teaching and study programs in the humanities, specifically focusing on Western civilization, American history, government, civics, and the Great Books tradition. It's a chance for higher education institutions to get financial support to enhance their curriculum in these areas.
Who it's for: This grant is for public and private institutions of higher education that want to develop or improve their humanities curriculum, particularly in Western civilization, American history, American government and civics, and the Great Books tradition.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a higher education institution
- Proposing a project outside the focus areas (Western civilization, American history, government, civics, Great Books)
- Submitting after the deadline
- Incomplete application
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility as a higher education institution
- Curriculum development plan
- Institutional support letters
- Past performance record (if applicable)
- NEH registration
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
Cautions
- Ensure the project aligns with the specified focus areas
- Adhere strictly to the application deadline
- Prepare a comprehensive and clear project proposal
- Verify all institutional registrations are current
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include public and state institutions of higher education, as well as private institutions of higher education. These are colleges and universities that are recognized as such by the relevant authorities and are capable of developing or enhancing their humanities curriculum in the specified focus areas.
Overview
This grant is for public and private institutions of higher education that want to develop or improve their humanities curriculum, particularly in Western civilization, American history, American government and civics, and the Great Books tradition.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a higher education institution
- Proposing a project outside the focus areas (Western civilization, American history, government, civics, Great Books)
- Submitting after the deadline
- Incomplete application
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop or enhance humanities curriculum, including course materials, faculty training, and other educational resources related to Western civilization, American history, government, civics, and the Great Books tradition.
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)
- Last Updated
- May 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify institution eligibility
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Prepare a comprehensive budget plan
- Gather institutional support letters
- Register with NEH, DUNS, and SAM
- Submit application by the deadline