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Landmarks of History and Culture and Summer Institutes

National Endowment for the Humanities · Opportunity number 20261209-EDK-EDU

View the official notice on Grants.gov
54 days left (deadline Dec 9, 2026)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity number20261209-EDK-EDU
AgencyNational Endowment for the Humanities
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)45.039
PostedSep 17, 2026
DeadlineDec 9, 2026
Award ceiling$460,000
Award floor$1
Expected number of awards17
Estimated total program funding$7,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryHumanities
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program. The purpose of this program is to support humanities education through professional development for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty members.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

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

Eligibility details from the notice

See C. Eligibility Information in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

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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