Digital Humanities Advancement Grants

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Description

The Digital Humanities Advancement Grants (DHAG) program, offered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Office of Digital Humanities, funds projects that are innovative and experimental in the digital humanities field. The program aims to support work that contributes to the critical infrastructure underpinning scholarly research, teaching, and public programming in the humanities.

Projects supported by DHAG may include the development of digital infrastructure, digital resources or publications, software, teaching materials, workshops, and reports. The program encourages collaboration, especially involving library and archives staff, to strengthen knowledge networks, empower community learning, foster civic cohesion, and support underserved communities.

NEH partners with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) on this program, emphasizing collaborative efforts across institutions.

Important: The DHAG program is cancelled for fiscal year 2026 and will not accept applications beyond the May 22, 2025 deadline. Researchers are advised to explore other NEH digital humanities funding opportunities.

Due Dates

• May 22, 2025 (final application deadline; no further deadlines due to FY2026 cancellation)

Funding Amount

• Level I: Up to $75,000
• Level II: Up to $150,000
• Level III: Up to $350,000, plus an additional $100,000 in matching funds
• Period of performance: Up to 36 months

Eligibility

Eligible applicants include:

• State, county, city, or township governments
• Special district governments
• Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Application Process

1. Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Understand all program expectations, restrictions, and application requirements.
2. Register for a SAM number and Grants.gov account: Applicants must have current registrations and a Login.gov account to apply.
3. Prepare application materials: Follow detailed instructions in the NOFO and Grants.gov package.
4. Submit application via Grants.gov: Confirm submission and monitor email for confirmation messages.
5. Verify receipt: Ensure all Grants.gov confirmation emails are received (check spam/junk folders).

Applicants are reminded that:

• Applications not meeting all “must” requirements (including page limits) will be declared ineligible.
• Overlapping project costs in multiple federal applications are not allowed.
• Letters of commitment are encouraged; letters of support from non-participants are not allowed and will be removed.

NEH offers sample application narratives for different funding levels and a webinar for applicants (recorded for 2025 deadlines).

Additional Information

• Awards made at the May 2025 deadline will be subject to NEH’s Public Access policy.
• The Funding Restrictions section has been updated; applicants should review it carefully.
• For questions about project fit, prospective applicants may submit a brief project description to odh@neh.gov for staff feedback.
• NEH encourages collaboration with library and archives professionals to enhance project impact.

External Links

• Digital Humanities Advancement Grants | NEH
• Notice of Funding Opportunity 2025 (PDF)
• Grants.gov Application Package
• Frequently Asked Questions 2025 (PDF)
• List of Recent Awards
• 2025 DHAG Webinar (YouTube)
• NEH Public Access Policy
• Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence for NEH Grant Proposals (PDF)
• Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

Contact Information