The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering funding through the Landmarks of American History and Culture grant program, which supports a series of one-week residential, virtual, and hybrid workshops aimed at enhancing how K-12 educators, higher education faculty, and humanities professionals incorporate place-based approaches in humanities teaching and scholarship. The program seeks to deepen the study of American history and culture by fostering direct engagement with historical sites, collections, and other educational resources. These workshops serve as professional development opportunities that help educators incorporate innovative humanities content into their curricula.
The grant program is part of the NEH Division of Education Programs, which supports professional development in humanities education. Through these workshops, educators engage in intensive reading and discussions with recognized scholars, visit collections in libraries and museums, and develop strategies for integrating historical and cultural analysis into their classrooms. NEH particularly encourages participation from a broad range of institutions, including community colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs), and Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs).
For the fiscal year 2026, the program anticipates funding 15 awards, with a total program funding of $2,500,000. Individual awards will range from $1 to $190,000. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants. The grant period is expected to begin on October 1, 2026, following award notifications on August 31, 2026. The official funding opportunity is forecasted to be published on November 11, 2025, with applications due by February 11, 2026.
Eligible applicants include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; Native American tribal governments (federally recognized); nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding higher education institutions); and both public and private institutions of higher education. Applicants should review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for further eligibility details.
Applications will be evaluated based on their potential to provide meaningful and engaging humanities-based educational experiences, the qualifications of project directors and faculty, and the feasibility of the proposed programming. The NEH encourages applications that reflect diverse geographical locations, themes, and historical perspectives.
For more information, applicants can visit the NEH Education Division website or contact the NEH Division of Education Programs at landmarks@neh.gov or 202-606-2324.
