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- NEH Public Impact Projects: Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
NEH America 250 Public Impact Projects Grant Funder National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Program Public Impact Projects: Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Open Date May 15, 2025 Close Date July 9, 2025 Grant Period Projects must begin between March 1, 2026, and May 1, 2026, and may run for up to two years. Award Amount Up to $200,000 # of Awards Expected 40 - America250MI Grant
NEH America 250 Public Impact Projects Grant Funder National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Program Public Impact Projects: Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary Open Date May 15, 2025 Close Date July 9, 2025 Grant Period Projects must begin between March 1, 2026, and May 1, 2026, and may run for up to two years. Award Amount Up to $200,000 # of Awards Expected 40 Match Info No cost sharing is required, but voluntary cost sharing is allowed. Applicant Types U.S. nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, accredited institutions of higher education, state and local governmental agencies, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. Priority Areas Projects must explore themes related to the 250th anniversary of the United States, such as the American Revolution, the founding era, and evolving democratic ideals. Emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and broad public engagement. Program Description This program supports public humanities projects that enhance public understanding of our nation’s founding and evolution. It encourages innovative formats, community engagement, and long-lasting public impact in conjunction with the 250th anniversary in 2026. Program Goals The goals of Public Impact Projects (PIP) are to help organizations:
• Identify interpretive connections between their collections and the nation’s founding principles;
• Increase their capacity to offer public programs that celebrate the 250th anniversary and/or trace the nation’s progress toward a more perfect union;
• Enrich relationships with existing audiences or attract new ones.
Projects should have regional or national reach, or demonstrate deep engagement with local communities through partnerships or involvement of community members.Institutional Suitability Applicants must address institutional capacity within the narrative section of their proposal, including demonstrating the ability to complete the project successfully through relevant staff qualifications, organizational infrastructure, and past experience with public humanities work. The narrative should also describe the alignment of institution’s mission and its ongoing programs to the 250th anniversary. Application Process/Submission Instructions Submit through Grants.gov. Detailed application guidelines and required forms available on the NEH program page: NOFO/Instructions. Number/Pages of Narrative Questions 13–15 pages, including work plan, narrative, and bios Supplemental Documents Needed SF-424A, Cover Sheet, Site Locations, Budget, and Attachment Form Estimated Time Burden 20–40 hours Website https://www.neh.gov/program/public-impact-projects-celebrating-americas-250th-anniversary - NEA Grants For Arts Projects FY26 Guidelines
Funder National Endowment for the Arts Program Grants for Arts Projects Open Date Cycle 1: February 2025 ; Cycle 2: Mid-May 2025 Close Date Cycle 1: March 11 & 14, 2025 · Cycle 2: July 10 & 15, 2025 Project Period Part 1: Jan 1, 2026 · Part 2: June 1, 2026 · Up to 2 years Award Amount $10,000–$100,000 # of Awards Expected 2,075 awards · 46% success rate Match Info 1:1 cost-share required (cash or in-kind) Eligibility Info Must have 5 years of arts programming. One app/year. Cannot apply to GAP & Our Town in same year. Disciplines Visual Arts, Music, Museums, Dance, Design, Opera, Theater, Film, and more Program Description Funds public engagement, education, well-being, and capacity-building through the arts Agency Priorities • Celebrate America250
• Promote health through arts
• Support tech-centered creativity (AI included)
• Collaborate with HBCUs, TCUs, AAPI & disability-led groupsNon-Discriminatory Practices Projects can focus on a group but must remain open and nondiscriminatory in all activities How to Apply Part 1 via Grants.gov, Part 2 via NEA Applicant Portal Required Registrations SAM + Grants.gov
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