Open 20260625-TD-TR CFDA 45.036 Discretionary

Media Projects

Posted by National Endowment for the Humanities

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Media Projects — is cataloged under number 20260625-TD-TR and tied to CFDA assistance listing 45.036, posted by National Endowment for the Humanities. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on March 19, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $700,000. The agency has projected $6.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 15 awards. If the agency funds the expected 15 awards from the $6.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $400,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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. Applications close on June 25, 2026 — roughly 19 days from today. That is a tight window — prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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 -- $700,000

Close Date

June 25, 2026

Posted

March 19, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$6,000,000

Expected Awards

15

Instrument

Grant

Description

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Media Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support the development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films that engage general audiences with humanities ideas in creative and appealing ways. NEH makes Media Projects awards at two levels: Development and Production.

Eligibility

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Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Division of Lifelong Learning<br/>National Endowment for the Humanities<br/>400 Seventh Street, SW<br/>Washington DC 20506<br/>learning@neh.gov

Key Dates

Posted March 19, 2026
Close Date June 25, 2026
Last Updated March 19, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Media Projects", offered by National Endowment for the Humanities. It is associated with CFDA program 45.036. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Media Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support the development, produ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is June 25, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $700,000. Total estimated funding: $6,000,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
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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