Open · 20260916-RQ · CFDA 45.040 · Discretionary

Scholarly Editions and Translations

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

$1-$1M
Award range
Open
Status
36d
Days left
20
Expected awards

The verdict

Scholarly Editions and Translations is an open discretionary opportunity from National Endowment for the Humanities, offering $1 -- $1,000,000 across 20 expected awards. Applications close in 36 days.

$1-$1M
award range
Open
36 days left
20
expected awards
45.040
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Scholarly Editions and Translations - is cataloged under number 20260916-RQ and tied to CFDA assistance listing 45.040, posted by National Endowment for the Humanities. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 30, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $1,000,000. The agency has projected $5.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 20 awards. If the agency funds the expected 20 awards from the $5.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $250,000. 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 September 16, 2026 - roughly 36 days from today. 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 -- $1,000,000

Close Date

September 16, 2026

Posted

June 30, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$5,000,000

Expected Awards

20

Instrument

Grant

Description

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research is accepting applications for the Scholarly Editions and Translations program. The purpose of this program is to support collaborative teams who edit, annotate, and translate foundational humanities texts that are vital to generating new scholarship but are not available in adequate editions or translations. This year’s competition is limited to projects on American history and culture or Western civilization.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 12, 20. 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 Research National Endowment for the Humanities 400 Seventh Street, SW Washington, DC 20506 202-606-8200 editions@neh.gov

Key Dates

Posted June 30, 2026
Close Date September 16, 2026
Last Updated June 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Scholarly Editions and Translations", offered by National Endowment for the Humanities. It is associated with CFDA program 45.040. The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research is accepting applications for the Scholarly Editions and Translations program. The purpose of this program is to support collaborat...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is September 16, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $5,000,000. Expected number of awards: 20.
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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