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Closed on Sep 16, 2026

Scholarly Editions and Translations

National Endowment for the Humanities · Opportunity number 20260916-RQ

Details summarized from the official notice as of Sep 17, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Sep 16, 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 number20260916-RQ
AgencyNational Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)45.040
PostedJun 30, 2026
DeadlineSep 16, 2026
Award ceiling$1,000,000
Award floor$1
Expected number of awards20
Estimated total program funding$5,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryHumanities
Last updated hereSep 17, 2026

Summary from the notice

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research is accepting applications for the Scholarly Editions and Translations program. The purpose of this program is to support collaborative teams who edit, annotate, and translate foundational humanities texts that are vital to generating new scholarship but are not available in adequate editions or translations. This year’s competition is limited to projects on American history and culture or Western civilization.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • City or township governments
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Special district governments
  • County governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

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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