Landmarks of American History and Culture for Higher Education
Landmarks of American History and Culture programs for higher education, advanced graduate students, and humanities professionals situate the study of topics and themes in the humanities within sites, areas, or regions of historic and cultural significance to expand participants’ knowledge of and approaches to teaching diverse histories, cultures, and perspectives in the United States and its jurisdictions.
NOFO Webinar: The four videos below offer examples and recommendations for completing a Landmarks application. Video One provides an overview of what Landmarks programs offer and examples of previously funded projects. Video Two addresses each section of the application requirements and includes specific examples from past projects. Video Three covers budget requirements and what to know about submitting your application. Video Four features past participants discussing their Landmarks experiences and the impact of these workshops on their teaching and professional learning.
Video One (06:30): What does a Landmarks program offer?
Video Two (23:40): What does a Landmarks application require?
Video Three (07:50): What does the Landmarks application submission process entail?
Video Four (05:08): What do educators think about their Landmarks experiences?
Live Q&A with Staff: Join the NEH Division of Education’s Landmarks team for a live Q&A session on Thursday, December 5 from Noon-1:00pmET. Click here to join the Microsoft Teams meeting by video or call in (audio only) at +1 202-600-8430, 608181964#, Phone Conference ID: 608 181 964#
Optional Draft Review: Submit a draft of your project or contact us to schedule a conversation about your project at @email by January 6, 2025. Drafts do not need to be near complete applications to be submitted for review and feedback.
Let’s chat! Division of Education Programs staff are available to discuss your project ideas at any time before submitting a draft or application. Please email @email to schedule a meeting.
New for the 2024-2025 grant cycle:
A Landmarks project for higher education faculty, advanced graduate students, and humanities professionals can be designed for two different groups of 20-24 participants over two separate 5-7-day sessions (40-48 total participants) OR for one group of 25-30 participants for one session of 8-10 days.
Clarification regarding the definition of a returning project: You are considered a returning applicant if your project director or co-project directors have been previously awarded under the Institutes, Landmarks, or Seminar program.
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Application Instructions
Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity below to ensure you understand the expectations and restrictions for projects delivered under this grant and are prepared to write the most effective application.
Application Materials
Notice of Funding Opportunity, 2025 (PDF)
Grants.gov application package
Grant Program Resources
Frequently Asked Questions, 2025 (PDF)
List of recently funded projects
Sample Schedule for Landmarks—Higher Ed (Residential program)
Sample Schedule for Landmarks—Higher Ed (Combined format program)
Sample Schedule for Landmarks—Higher Ed (Virtual program)
Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for NEH Grant Proposals
Sample Application Narratives
Creative Spaces/Contested Spaces: Reinterpreting Italian American Public Art in New York City
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