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Collaborative Research

Federal funding opportunity 20260916-RZ from National Endowment for the Humanities.

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes September 16, 2026

Posted: July 7, 2026
Closes: September 16, 2026
Award ceiling: $250,000
Award floor: $1
Program funding: $2,500,000
Expected awards: 15
Cost sharing: No
Instrument: Grant
Assistance listing: 45.035
Category: Humanities

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 45.035 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated: $0
FY2025 obligated: $0
FY2026 (to date) obligated: $0
Awards in window: 10

Top recipients: Central Washington University, Winston-salem State University, Northeastern University, Vanderbilt University, California State University, Stanislaus

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026

Synopsis

The program supports groups of two or more scholars increasing humanistic knowledge through the preparation of a manuscript for print publication, the creation of a scholarly digital project, or the planning of an international collaboration. Projects must pursue significant research questions and lead toward an interpretive product. This year’s competition is limited to projects on American history and culture or Western civilization.

Who can apply

County governments
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

How to apply

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Agency contact: National Endowment for the Humanities · [email protected] · 202-606-8204

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