Humanities Connections

The Humanities Connections program is administered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), a U.S. federal agency dedicated to supporting research, education, preservation, and public programs in the humanities. NEH aims to strengthen the nation’s cultural and intellectual infrastructure by funding initiatives that promote a deeper understanding of history, literature, philosophy, and related disciplines. The Division of Education Programs within NEH manages this specific opportunity, with the objective of fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration and expanding humanities instruction at the undergraduate level. This grant opportunity is designed to enhance the role of the humanities in undergraduate education at both two- and four-year institutions. The program encourages faculty partnerships that bring together the humanities with other academic fields, including the sciences, technology, engineering, mathematics, business, law, and other professional disciplines. Proposed projects must demonstrate meaningful integration of both humanities and non-humanities approaches in curriculum development, co-curricular activities, or pedagogical frameworks. Successful applications will showcase collaborative designs and learning activities that highlight the mutual enrichment of the involved disciplines. Humanities Connections grants are offered through a discretionary funding mechanism, meaning the awarding agency has the flexibility to determine which applications best align with program goals and merit funding. The funding activity is focused solely on the humanities, and eligible institutions may propose a wide range of projects, provided they adhere to the interdisciplinary requirement. Acceptable uses of funds include curriculum development, faculty stipends, student engagement initiatives, and other educational programming that strengthens interdisciplinary instruction. The total anticipated program funding is approximately $1,500,000, with an expected twenty awards made. The award ceiling is $150,000 and the award floor is listed as $1, which should be interpreted as a placeholder or minimum eligibility value rather than a definitive floor. This funding opportunity does not require cost-sharing or matching funds from the applicants. Institutions of higher education—both public and private—are eligible to apply. No other categories of organizations or individuals are eligible under this opportunity, and all applicants are advised to review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) section C1 for detailed eligibility requirements. This is a forecasted opportunity with a planned application opening date of June 4, 2025. The estimated application due date is September 4, 2025. Award notifications are expected by March 31, 2026, and funded projects are anticipated to begin on or after June 1, 2026. Given the "forecasted" status, the opportunity is currently in its early engagement stage, and applicants are encouraged to monitor the NEH website for updates, including the release of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity. For additional information, applicants may consult the Humanities Connections program webpage at https://www.neh.gov/grants/education/humanities-connections. Inquiries can be directed to the Division of Education Programs at the National Endowment for the Humanities, 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20506. The program staff can be reached by phone at 202-606-8236 or by email at [email protected].