State and Jurisdictional Humanities CouncilsGeneral Operating Support Grants
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- 20260406-SO
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $1,700,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Humanities
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
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 to support the general operations and programming of the 56 independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) state and jurisdictional humanities councils across the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Northern Mariana Islands. Applicants must submit applications through Grants.gov by April 6, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, including required documentation such as an Annual Plan (5 pages maximum) describing humanities-based goals and activities, a Budget Justification categorizing costs across four functional areas, and relevant federal certifications. Key requirements include a mandatory one-to-one cost-sharing obligation for most councils, with exceptions for American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands councils that receive a waiver for the first $200,000 in outright funds. Evaluation will be based on councils' annual plans, annual reports, and self-assessments reviewed by NEH staff and independent reviewers including scholars and nonprofit professionals, with final funding decisions made by the NEH Chair. Allowable costs encompass personnel, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, and contractual services, while indirect costs, advocacy activities, and land or facility purchases are excluded.
Award amounts are determined according to a statutory funding formula, with approximately 56 grants anticipated and individual awards historically ranging from $200,000 to $3,000,000 depending on Congressional appropriations. The period of performance spans five years, with funded activities required during years one through three and closeout activities in years four and five; anticipated award announcements will occur in November 2026 with project start dates between November 1, 2026, and May 1, 2027. Each state and jurisdictional humanities council will serve as the place of performance, with councils responsible for distributing funds to local cultural institutions, community organizations, and implementing public humanities initiatives tailored to their respective state or jurisdictional needs.
Synopsis
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| FedState Partnership 2026 NOFO.pdf |
Posting history
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