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ID: 20260406-SO • Type: Posted
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Description

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Federal/State Partnership is accepting applications for State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants for NEH's designated humanities councils. State and jurisdictional humanities councils tailor their grantmaking and programs to the needs, resources, and interests of their state or jurisdiction, while also extending the reach of NEH-funded projects and further strengthening the agency's connection to local communities. NEH determines annual funding for each state and jurisdictional humanities council according to a statutory formula.
Background
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Federal/State Partnership is accepting applications for State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants. These grants are designed to support independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) state and jurisdictional humanities councils, which tailor their grantmaking and programs to the specific needs and interests of their communities. The goal is to strengthen the connection between NEH-funded projects and local communities, advancing knowledge and understanding of the humanities.

Grant Details
The General Operating Support Grants fund activities in years one, two, and three of a five-year period of performance. Closeout activities occur in years four and five. Councils must apply annually for funding. The outputs expected from successful grants include programs designed to support the humanities at state and local levels. The application must detail how proposed activities will achieve these outcomes. Funding restrictions include prohibitions on using funds for political advocacy, construction, or projects outside the humanities.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants are independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) state and jurisdictional humanities councils. Organizations may submit only one application under this NOFO; multiple submissions will result in only the last validated submission being considered.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is five years, with projects expected to start between November 1, 2026, and May 1, 2027. Activities funded will occur primarily in the first three years, with closeout activities in the final two years.

Grant Value
The total value of grants is dependent on Congressional appropriations according to NEH's statutory funding formula. It is anticipated that there will be approximately 56 grants awarded.

Place of Performance
Grants will be performed in various states through designated state and jurisdictional humanities councils.
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Overview

Agency
National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
Category of Funding
Humanities
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
45.129 - Promotion of the Humanities Federal/State Partnership
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 3/3/26 National Endowment for the Humanities posted grant opportunity 20260406-SO for State and Jurisdictional Humanities CouncilsGeneral Operating Support Grants. The grant will be issued under grant program 45.129 Promotion of the Humanities Federal/State Partnership. It is expected that 56 total grants will be made worth between $1 and $1.7 million.

Timing

Posted Date
March 3, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 6, 2026, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
March 3, 2026, 4:16 p.m. EST
Version
2

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info
The only eligible applicants are the independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) state and jurisdictional humanities councils.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$1,700,000
Floor
$1
Estimated Program Funding
Not Provided
Estimated Number of Grants
56

Contacts

Contact
National Endowment for the Humanities
Contact Email
fedstate@neh.gov
Contact Phone
(202) 606-8204
Additional Information Site
https://www.neh.gov/grants/fedstate/state-humanities-councils-general-operating-support-grants

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