Awards for Faculty at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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The National Endowment for the Humanities supports HBCU faculty and staff pursuing research or scholarly projects in the humanities, focusing on American history, culture, or Western civilization.
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Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application) | June 2027 (Letters of reference)
Funding Amounts: $30,000–$60,000 ($5,000/month for 2–12 months; ~5 awards/year; no cost share required)
Summary: Supports individual HBCU faculty and staff pursuing research, course development, or scholarly projects in the humanities, especially American history, culture, and Western civilization.
Key Information: Only HBCU faculty/staff are eligible; awards paid directly to individuals (not institutions).
Description
This program, administered by the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), provides flexible, project-based grants to individual faculty and staff at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Its aim is to strengthen the humanities at HBCUs by supporting original research, writing, and course enhancement projects that benefit scholars, students, and the broader public. Supported activities include the development of books, digital resources, translations, scholarly editions, and materials that advance institutional or community interests. The program also supports research leading to the improvement of existing undergraduate courses. For the upcoming cycle, only projects focused on American history and culture or Western civilization are eligible.
