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Public Scholars

National Endowment for the Humanities · Opportunity number 20260422-FZ

Details summarized from the official notice as of Apr 23, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Apr 22, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity number20260422-FZ
AgencyNational Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)45.160
PostedMar 2, 2026
DeadlineApr 22, 2026
Award ceiling$60,000
Award floor$30,000
Expected number of awards15
Estimated total program funding$900,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryHumanities
Last updated hereApr 23, 2026

Summary from the notice

The Public Scholars program encourages non-academic writers to deepen their engagement with the humanities by strengthening the research underlying their books, and it encourages academic writers in the humanities to communicate the significance of their research to the broadest possible range of readers. NEH encourages submissions from independent scholars and junior scholars. Projects are eligible at any stage in their development. The 2026 Public Scholars competition will accept only projects for research in American history and culture and Western civilization. Competitive applications must focus on topics in the history, culture, and government of the United States in any period from the Colonial Era to the present, or topics in Western civilization from antiquity to the present.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Individuals

Who should take a closer look

  • Individuals

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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