Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes
🏛 National Endowment for the Humanities
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations that create educational programs about significant American historical and cultural sites. Applicants typically include museums, historical societies, educational institutions, and nonprofit cultural organizations. Programs must focus on landmark sites and provide teacher training or public education. Geographic scope includes all 50 states and U.S. territories.
The grant supports summer institutes, workshops, and curriculum development centered on American history and culture. Activities emphasize professional development for educators and public engagement with heritage sites. Competitive projects demonstrate strong partnerships and clear educational outcomes.
Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations with experience managing educational programs. Organizations need demonstrated expertise in humanities education or cultural heritage work. Fiscal sponsorship arrangements may be permitted for qualified projects.
This grant is for organizations that create educational programs about significant American historical and cultural sites. Applicants typically include museums, historical societies, educational institutions, and nonprofit cultural organizations. Programs must focus on landmark sites and provide teacher training or public education. Geographic scope includes all 50 states and U.S. territories.
The grant supports summer institutes, workshops, and curriculum development centered on American history and culture. Activities emphasize professional development for educators and public engagement with heritage sites. Competitive projects demonstrate strong partnerships and clear educational outcomes.
Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations with experience managing educational programs. Organizations need demonstrated expertise in humanities education or cultural heritage work. Fiscal sponsorship arrangements may be permitted for qualified projects.
Program description
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes program. The purpose of this program is to support humanities education through professional development for K-12 teachers and higher education faculty members.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
- 501(c)(3) Public Charity
- City / Municipal Government
- Colleges (all higher ed)
- County Government
- Museum
- Private University
- Public K-12 School
- Public University
- Special District
- State Government
- Tribal Nation
Details
This grant is for organizations that create educational programs about significant American historical and cultural sites. Applicants typically include museums, historical societies, educational institutions, and nonprofit cultural organizations. Programs must focus on landmark sites and provide teacher training or public education. Geographic scope includes all 50 states and U.S. territories.
The grant supports summer institutes, workshops, and curriculum development centered on American history and culture. Activities emphasize professional development for educators and public engagement with heritage sites. Competitive projects demonstrate strong partnerships and clear educational outcomes.
Applicants must be tax-exempt organizations with experience managing educational programs. Organizations need demonstrated expertise in humanities education or cultural heritage work. Fiscal sponsorship arrangements may be permitted for qualified projects.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- SF-424 and SF-424 Supplemental
- Project Narrative (typically 15-20 pages)
- Detailed Budget and Budget Narrative
- Institutional Capacity Statement
- Letters of Support from Partners
- Resumes of Key Personnel
- Evaluation Plan
Program contact
- 👤 National Endowment for the Humanities
- 📧 learning@neh.gov
- 📞 202-606-8204
Funding track record
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FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Tax-exempt nonprofits, educational institutions, and museums can apply. You must demonstrate experience in humanities education or cultural heritage programming.
What types of projects are funded?
Summer institutes, teacher workshops, curriculum development, and site-based educational programs about American historical landmarks. Projects should serve educators and the broader public.
Are there geographic restrictions?
No. Projects can take place anywhere in the United States and U.S. territories, though they must focus on American historical and cultural sites.
What is the typical funding range?
NEH humanities grants typically range from $25,000 to $150,000 depending on project scope. Consult the notice of funding opportunity for specific guidelines.
How competitive is this program?
Moderately competitive. Success requires strong project design, clear educational goals, qualified leadership, and evidence of institutional support. Letters of support strengthen applications.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your project on a specific landmark or connected historical sites with clear educational value. Vague geographic scope weakens applications.
- Highlight educator development outcomes. NEH prioritizes programs that improve teaching quality and historical literacy.
- Secure letters of support from partner organizations, schools, and cultural institutions. Collaboration demonstrates community value.
- Develop a clear evaluation plan showing how you'll measure participant learning and program impact. Metrics matter.
- Start writing early and have someone outside your organization review your narrative. Fresh eyes catch clarity issues that jeopardize competitiveness.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications fail when project scope is too broad or lacks focus on specific historical sites. Weak evaluation plans fail to demonstrate measurable educational outcomes. Applicants underestimate partnership importance and submit without meaningful stakeholder letters.
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