Endowments for Advancing the Humanities

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is accepting applications for the Endowments for Advancing the Humanities program, which provides funding for 20-year term endowments to support long-term work in the humanities. The program aims to strengthen the financial stability of organizations and sustain long-term work in the humanities. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, accredited institutions of higher education, state and local governments, and federally recognized Native American Tribal governments. The application deadline is September 30, 2028. • The program provides up to $15 million in NEH federal matching funds and up to $100,000 in outright funds for fundraising support costs. • The period of performance is between one and three years, and the endowment term is 20 years. • The program requires a match ratio of 1:1 of non-federal gifts to NEH federal matching funds. • Eligible gifts include restricted and unrestricted gifts, but in-kind contributions are not eligible. • The program has specific eligibility requirements, including the requirement that applicants be established in the United States or its jurisdictions.