Opportunity Information: Apply for 20260625 EDK EDU

The Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program is a discretionary grant opportunity offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), specifically through its Division of Lifelong Learning. Its central goal is to strengthen humanities education by funding high-quality professional development experiences for educators. The program is designed to help K-12 teachers and faculty at colleges and universities deepen their content knowledge, engage with humanities scholarship, and bring richer humanities-based teaching back to their classrooms and institutions. In practice, the supported projects typically center on intensive learning experiences that draw on places, collections, historical resources, and expert instruction to explore significant themes in American history and culture.

This opportunity is listed under Funding Opportunity Number 20260625 EDK EDU, with the activity category identified as Humanities and the CFDA number 45.039. NEH expects to make about 30 awards under this competition. Individual awards can be as large as 230,000, which sets the maximum project budget that NEH will consider for a single grant under this notice.

A wide range of organizations may apply, reflecting the program's emphasis on broad access to humanities professional development. Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education). The notice also directs prospective applicants to review the eligibility section in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity for any additional requirements or constraints that may apply.

The application deadline for this cycle is June 25, 2026 (Original Closing Date: 2026-06-25). The opportunity was created on April 22, 2026, and applications are submitted to NEH for review under its competitive grants process.

  • The National Endowment for the Humanities in the humanities sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 45.039.
  • This funding opportunity was created on 2026-04-22.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by 2026-06-25. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $230,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program?

It is a discretionary grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), offered through NEH's Division of Lifelong Learning. The program supports humanities-focused professional development experiences for educators.

What is the main purpose of this grant program?

The central goal is to strengthen humanities education by funding high-quality professional development that helps educators deepen their content knowledge, engage with humanities scholarship, and bring stronger humanities-based teaching back to their classrooms and institutions.

Who is this program designed to serve?

The program is designed to support professional development experiences for K-12 teachers as well as faculty at colleges and universities.

What kinds of projects does NEH typically support under this program?

Supported projects typically center on intensive learning experiences. These projects often draw on places, collections, historical resources, and expert instruction to explore significant themes in American history and culture.

What humanities areas does this funding opportunity fall under?

The activity category for this opportunity is identified as Humanities.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this competition?

The Funding Opportunity Number is 20260625 EDK EDU.

What is the CFDA number listed for this program?

The CFDA number provided is 45.039.

How many awards does NEH expect to make?

NEH expects to make about 30 awards under this competition.

What is the maximum award amount?

Individual awards can be as large as 230,000. This amount represents the maximum project budget that NEH will consider for a single grant under this notice.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).

Are nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?

Yes. Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.

Are institutions of higher education eligible to apply?

Yes. Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are both listed as eligible applicants.

Are government entities eligible to apply?

Yes. Eligible government applicants include state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.

Should applicants review the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for additional eligibility requirements?

Yes. The notice directs prospective applicants to review the eligibility section in the official NOFO for any additional requirements or constraints that may apply.

When is the application deadline?

The application deadline for this cycle is June 25, 2026 (Original Closing Date: 2026-06-25).

When was this funding opportunity created?

The opportunity was created on April 22, 2026.

How are applications reviewed?

Applications are submitted to NEH and reviewed under NEH's competitive grants process.

Which NEH office administers this program?

This opportunity is offered by NEH through its Division of Lifelong Learning.

What is the overall focus area of the supported learning experiences?

The supported experiences focus on significant themes in American history and culture, using humanities scholarship and related resources.

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