The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is offering the Public Humanities Projects grant to support initiatives that bring humanities concepts to life. This grant is specifically for in-person exhibitions and interpretive programs at historic sites. Eligible projects must focus on key areas such as American Military History and Valor, The American Dream and Economic Freedom, American Exceptionalism in World Affairs, or the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Funding is available for both planning and implementation phases, allowing for comprehensive development and execution of engaging public humanities projects.
Opportunity ID: 358390
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20250813-BP-BR-GE-GG-GI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Humanities Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. This program supports projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life through in-person exhibitions and historic site interpretations. Projects must focus on one of the following areas: American Military History and Valor, The American Dream and Economic Freedom, American Exceptionalism in World Affairs, or the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program supports projects in two categories—exhibitions and interpretive programs at historic sites—and offers two funding levels (planning and implementation). |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/public/public-humanities-projects |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Public Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 publicpgms@neh.gov Email:publicpgms@neh.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis modified on 7/16/2025 | Jul 16, 2025 | |
| Jul 16, 2025 | ||
| Jan 24, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20250813-BP-BR-GE-GG-GI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Humanities Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. This program supports projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life through in-person exhibitions and historic site interpretations. Projects must focus on one of the following areas: American Military History and Valor, The American Dream and Economic Freedom, American Exceptionalism in World Affairs, or the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program supports projects in two categories—exhibitions and interpretive programs at historic sites—and offers two funding levels (planning and implementation). |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/public/public-humanities-projects |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Public Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 publicpgms@neh.gov Email:publicpgms@neh.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20250813-BP-BR-GE-GG-GI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Humanities Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 16, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $6,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $750,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Public Programs is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. This program supports projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life through in-person exhibitions and historic site interpretations. Projects must focus on one of the following areas: American Military History and Valor, The American Dream and Economic Freedom, American Exceptionalism in World Affairs, or the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The program supports projects in two categories—exhibitions and interpretive programs at historic sites—and offers two funding levels (planning and implementation). |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/public/public-humanities-projects |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Division of Public Programs
National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 publicpgms@neh.gov Email:publicpgms@neh.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 20250813-BP-BR-GE-GG-GI |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Public Humanities Projects |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Humanities |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 45.164 — Promotion of the Humanities Public Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,735,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Description: | The Public Humanities Projects program supports projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life for general audiences through in-person, hybrid, or virtual programming. Projects must engage humanities scholarship to analyze significant themes in disciplines such as history, literature, ethics, and art history. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.neh.gov/grants/public/public-humanities-projects |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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Email:publicpgms@neh.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 358390 Full Announcement-20250813-BP-BR-GE-GG-GI-NOFO -> PHP 2025 NOFO.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Division of Public Programs National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 publicpgms@neh.gov Email: publicpgms@neh.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.164 | GE2025 | Exhibitions: Planning | PKG00291206 | Jul 16, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | View |
| 45.164 | GI2025 | Exhibitions: Implementation | PKG00291207 | Jul 16, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | View |
| 45.164 | BP2025 | Historic Places: Planning | PKG00291208 | Jul 16, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | View |
| 45.164 | BR2025 | Historic Places: Implementation | PKG00291209 | Jul 16, 2025 | Sep 10, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358390 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
358390 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
358390 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358390 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
358390 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
358390 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
358390 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358390 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Package 3
Mandatory forms
358390 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
358390 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
358390 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358390 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Package 4
Mandatory forms
358390 SF424_Short_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 SupplementaryCoverSheetforNEHGrantPrograms_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
358390 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
358390 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
358390 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
358390 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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