NEH is an independent federal agency that supports the humanities in every state and U.S. jurisdiction. 

Since 1965, NEH has awarded over $6 billion to support museums, historic sites, universities, teachers, libraries, documentary filmmakers, public TV and radio stations, research institutions, scholars, and Indigenous communities. 

Explore NEH Funding Opportunities

NEH offers dozens of funding opportunities to support research, education, preservation, capacity building, and public programming in the humanities. Find and apply for NEH grant programs here. 

America’s 250th Anniversary

NEH's special initiative, “A More Perfect Union,” leverages the humanities to advance civics education and promote a deeper understanding of the history and culture of the United States.

A More Perfect Union logo

Latest News at NEH

Jan 2025 grant announcement graphic

graphic for new NEH grants January 2025
Press Release

NEH Announces $22.6 Million for 219 Humanities Projects Nationwide 
Sam Mihara, NEH Jefferson Lecturer, at JANM
Press Release

Sam Mihara Named the 2024 Jefferson Lecturer in the Humanities 
graphic with keyboard and data charts
Press Release

NEH Announces New Funding Opportunity to Support Research on the State and Impact of the Humanities 

NEH Funding by the Numbers

  • Over $6.4 billion in funding since 1965

  • 70,000+ projects in all 50 states and U.S. jurisdictions

  • 9,000+ books including 20 Pulitzer Prize-winning books

  • 500+ film and radio programs including 6 Oscar nominees and 30 Peabody award and 27 Emmy award winners

Upcoming Grant Deadlines

About NEH

NEH is the nation's largest public funder of the humanities, which include history, philosophy, literature, language, ethics, law, archaeology, political theory, comparative religion, anthropology, sociology, and media and cultural studies. Explore NEH's national impact. 

interior Strong

interior of the strong museum