Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and K-12 Educators

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is offering funding through the Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and K-12 Educators grant program. This opportunity aims to support professional development programs for faculty and educators to deepen their understanding of significant topics in the humanities. The institutes may be residential, virtual, or a combination of both, and they will convene participants from across the country to engage in intensive study, discussion, and scholarship. The purpose of these programs is to enhance the quality of humanities education at both the K-12 and higher education levels.

The institutes will focus on reading and discussing humanities texts and materials with the guidance of recognized scholars. These programs often include site visits to libraries, museums, and other cultural institutions that enhance the learning experience. Participants will explore new themes and innovative approaches to humanities subjects, integrating what they learn into their teaching and scholarship. The NEH encourages proposals that involve interdisciplinary approaches, collaboration between humanities and STEM or professional disciplines, and programs that support historically underserved educational institutions, such as community colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), and Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs).

The estimated total funding available for this grant is $3,000,000, with a maximum award amount of $220,000 and a minimum award of $1. The NEH expects to make 18 awards under this funding opportunity. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, public and private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized), special district governments, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

The grant application timeline includes an estimated posting date of November 11, 2025, and an application deadline of February 11, 2026. The anticipated award notification date is August 31, 2026, with funded projects expected to start on October 1, 2026. This grant is not offered on a rolling basis but may be available in future funding cycles. Interested applicants should review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for specific eligibility and application requirements.

For additional details, applicants can visit the NEH Division of Education Programs webpage. Direct inquiries can be addressed to the Division of Education Programs at the National Endowment for the Humanities, located at 400 Seventh Street, SW, Washington, DC 20506. The contact phone number is 202-606-2324, and email inquiries can be sent to institutes@neh.gov.