No. 20260916-RZ · National Endowment for the Humanities
Collaborative Research
- Award range
- $1 – $250,000
- Expected awards
- Not specified
- Application deadline
- Sep 16, 2026 14 days left
- Posted
- Jul 7, 2026
- Last verified
- 2 days ago
At a glance
No plain-language summary yet for this grant — the official description below is the best source.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
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
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Special district governments
- State governments
Program history
USASpending.govAssistance listing 45.035 · Collaborative Research
Real awards this federal program has made — the whole assistance listing (45.035), not just this notice.
| Fiscal year | Awards | Median award | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 (so far) | 0 | — | — |
| FY 2025 | 0 | — | — |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $209,375 | $50,000 – $247,131 |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $250,000 | $224,869 – $250,563 |
| FY 2022 | 0 | — | — |
| FY 2021 | 1 | $248,762 | $248,762 – $248,762 |
For comparison, this notice advertises $1 – $250,000.
- WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY $283,189 · FY 2024
- DUKE UNIVERSITY $251,125 · FY 2023
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA $250,000 · FY 2023
- CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, STANISLAUS $248,762 · FY 2021
- CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY $247,131 · FY 2024
Source: USASpending.gov · refreshed Aug 28, 2026