Closed · 20260406-SO · CFDA 45.129 · Discretionary

State and Jurisdictional Humanities CouncilsGeneral Operating Support Grants

Federal grant opportunity posted by National Endowment for the Humanities, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1-$1.7M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 6, 2026
Close date
56
Expected awards

The verdict

State and Jurisdictional Humanities CouncilsGeneral Operating Support Grants is a closed discretionary listing from National Endowment for the Humanities that offered $1 -- $1,700,000 across 56 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$1-$1.7M
award range
Closed
application status
56
expected awards
45.129
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - State and Jurisdictional Humanities CouncilsGeneral Operating Support Grants - is cataloged under number 20260406-SO and tied to CFDA assistance listing 45.129, posted by National Endowment for the Humanities. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 3, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $1,700,000. It expects to issue 56 awards. 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 April 6, 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1 -- $1,700,000

Close Date

April 6, 2026

Posted

March 3, 2026

Expected Awards

56

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Division of Federal/State Partnership National Endowment for the Humanities 400 7th St SW Washington DC 20506 Telephone: 202-606-8254 fedstate@neh.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 3, 2026
Close Date April 6, 2026
Last Updated March 3, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "State and Jurisdictional Humanities CouncilsGeneral Operating Support Grants", offered by National Endowment for the Humanities. It is associated with CFDA program 45.129. 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 NE...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 6, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $1,700,000. Expected number of awards: 56.
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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