This National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grant, offered through its Division of Preservation and Access, aims to preserve and significantly improve public access to primary source materials documenting America’s founding era and governmental history across federal, state, and local contexts. Designed as part of the ‘Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition’ program, this funding supports critical activities such as conservation treatment, rehousing, digitization, and detailed description of historical documents. It also covers transcription, translation, and updating existing digital resources to ensure long-term public availability. This initiative specifically honors the upcoming 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
Opportunity ID: 359731
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | 20250904-PQ |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
Assistance Listings: | 45.149 — Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2025 |
Last Updated Date: | Jun 17, 2025 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2025 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2025 |
Archive Date: | – |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition program. The purpose of this program is to preserve and improve access to primary source materials that document the history of America’s founding era and of American government in federal, state, and local contexts. Supported activities include conservation treatment and rehousing, digitization and description, transcription and translation, and updating existing digital resources to ensure long-term public availability. This program is offered in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. |
Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/program/rediscovering-our-revolutionary-tradition |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Preservation and Access
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 preservation@neh.gov Email:preservation@neh.gov |
Version History
Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Modified C3. Other Eligibility Information | Jun 17, 2025 | |
Jun 16, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | 20250904-PQ |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
Assistance Listings: | 45.149 — Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 2 |
Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2025 |
Last Updated Date: | Jun 17, 2025 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2025 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2025 |
Archive Date: | – |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition program. The purpose of this program is to preserve and improve access to primary source materials that document the history of America’s founding era and of American government in federal, state, and local contexts. Supported activities include conservation treatment and rehousing, digitization and description, transcription and translation, and updating existing digital resources to ensure long-term public availability. This program is offered in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. |
Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/program/rediscovering-our-revolutionary-tradition |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Preservation and Access
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 preservation@neh.gov Email:preservation@neh.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | 20250904-PQ |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
Assistance Listings: | 45.149 — Promotion of the Humanities Division of Preservation and Access |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Jun 16, 2025 |
Last Updated Date: | Jun 16, 2025 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 04, 2025 |
Archive Date: | – |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $14,000,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition program. The purpose of this program is to preserve and improve access to primary source materials that document the history of America’s founding era and of American government in federal, state, and local contexts. Supported activities include conservation treatment and rehousing, digitization and description, transcription and translation, and updating existing digital resources to ensure long-term public availability. This program is offered in honor of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. |
Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/program/rediscovering-our-revolutionary-tradition |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Preservation and Access
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 preservation@neh.gov Email:preservation@neh.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 359731 Full Announcement-20250904-PQ-NOFO -> Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition NOFO 061725.pdf
Packages
Agency Contact Information: | Division of Preservation and Access National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8570 preservation@neh.gov Email: preservation@neh.gov |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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45.149 | PQ2025 | Rediscovering Our Revolutionary Tradition | PKG00290974 | Jun 16, 2025 | Sep 04, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359731 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
359731 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
359731 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
359731 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
359731 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
359731 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
359731 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf