State and Jurisdictional Humanities CouncilsGeneral Operating Support Grants
Posted: Mar 02, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Closes: 04/06/2026
Funding Information
Award Ceiling
$300,000
Award Floor
$1
Expected Number of Awards
56
Cost sharing or matching is required for this grant.
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.
Synopsis
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
The only eligible applicants are the independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) state and jurisdictional humanities councils.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 45.129 - Promotion of the Humanities Federal/State Partnership
Contact Information
Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities
Contact: National Endowment for the Humanities
Email: fedstate@neh.gov
Phone: 202-606-8204
Division of Federal/State Partnership
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 7th St SW
Washington DC 20506
Telephone: 202-606-8254
fedstate@neh.gov
National Endowment for the Humanities
400 7th St SW
Washington DC 20506
Telephone: 202-606-8254
fedstate@neh.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Mar 02, 2026 04:04:20 PM EST
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