Tenders/Public Humanities Projects

Public Humanities Projects

National Endowment for the Humanities

Published: Oct 16, 2026

Updated: Oct 17, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the culture and heritage and education and training sectors, with a focus on Higher Education and Adult Education. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Grants.gov, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the culture and heritage sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Lifelong Learning is accepting applications for the Public Humanities Projects program. The purpose of this program is to support projects that bring the ideas and insights of the humanities to life in three areas: (1) exhibitions, (2) historic site interpretations, and (3) public lectures and discussions. For 2027, NEH welcomes applications that promote deeper public understanding of the following topics: Western civilization and America’s place in it; great works of literature, history, philosophy, and theology and their relevance to contemporary questions; the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution; civic education; civil discourse; cultural literacy, and the practice of close reading. Public Lectures and Discussion Forums must address one of these interest areas. Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities CFDA: 45.041 Applicant Types: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Special district governments; State governments; City or township governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Cost Sharing: No More Info: https://www.neh.gov/grants/public/public-humanities-projects — https://www.neh.gov/grants/public/public-humanities-projects Contact: National Endowment for the Humanities Email: learning@neh.gov

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Grants.gov and was originally published on October 16, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About National Endowment for the Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities has issued 7 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 3 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Culture, Heritage & Tourism, Education & Training, and Research & Innovation. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Grants.gov. Most recent publication: October 16, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by National Endowment for the Humanities in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Culture, Heritage & Tourism sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.