Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and K-12 Educators

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is seeking grant applications for its Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and Institutes for K-12 Educators programs. These professional development programs convene higher education faculty or K-12 educators from across the nation to deepen their understanding of significant humanities topics and enhance their capacity for effective scholarship and teaching. The funding opportunity has an application deadline of February 12, 2025, with optional draft narratives due January 6, 2025. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, accredited higher education institutions, state/local governments, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The programs operate under the Promotion of the Humanities Professional Development (CFDA 45.163) funding.

NEH anticipates awarding approximately $1.5 million each for an estimated 9 Higher Education Faculty institutes and 9 K-12 Educator institutes. Individual awards range from $120,000 (one-week institutes) to $220,000 (four-week institutes), with a 15-month period of performance from October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2026. The residential, virtual, or combined format institutes must convene 25-36 educators and provide participant stipends ranging from $650-$3,450 based on program duration and format.