Closed 20260210-CHE CFDA 45.130 Discretionary

Endowments for Advancing the Humanities

Posted by National Endowment for the Humanities

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Endowments for Advancing the Humanities — is cataloged under number 20260210-CHE and tied to CFDA assistance listing 45.130, posted by National Endowment for the Humanities. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on December 12, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1,000,000 -- $5,000,000. The agency has projected $10.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $10.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.0 million. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on February 10, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

$1,000,000 -- $5,000,000

Close Date

February 10, 2026

Posted

December 12, 2025

Est. Total Funding

$10,000,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

The purpose of this program is to fund 20-year term endowments that advance the humanities on college and university campuses and at independent educational institutions, specifically by building the organization’s capacity in research and teaching of Western civilization, American history and government, and civics.

Eligibility

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Agency Contact

Division of Collections and Infrastructure <br/>National Endowment for the Humanities <br/>400 Seventh Street, SW <br/>Washington, DC 20506<br/>202-606-8570<br/>collections@neh.gov

Key Dates

Posted December 12, 2025
Close Date February 10, 2026
Last Updated December 12, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Endowments for Advancing the Humanities", offered by National Endowment for the Humanities. It is associated with CFDA program 45.130. The purpose of this program is to fund 20-year term endowments that advance the humanities on college and university campuses and at independent educational institutions, specifically by building the ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on February 10, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1,000,000 -- $5,000,000. Total estimated funding: $10,000,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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