Institutes for Higher Education Faculty and K-12 Educators
Forecasted
Professional development programs enhance humanities knowledge and teaching skills for higher education faculty and K-12 educators nationwide.
Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
Due Dates: February 11, 2026 (Estimated Application Due Date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $220,000 per award; total program funding approximately $3,000,000; multiple awards expected.
Summary: Supports residential, virtual, and combined professional development institutes for higher education faculty and K-12 educators to deepen humanities knowledge and enhance teaching and scholarship.
Key Information: No cost sharing required; eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government entities.
Description
This grant opportunity from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funds Institutes designed as professional development programs for higher education faculty and K-12 educators nationwide. These Institutes may be residential, virtual, or a combination of both formats. They convene educators from across the country to deepen their understanding of significant humanities topics and to enhance their capacity for effective scholarship and teaching.
The programs typically involve intensive reading, discussion, and engagement with humanities texts and resources, often including visits to libraries, museums, and cultural collections. The goal is to enrich participants' humanities knowledge and help them integrate new insights into their classrooms and scholarship.
The Division of Education Programs at NEH supports these initiatives as part of its broader mission to strengthen humanities education through curriculum development and professional development opportunities. The Institutes foster small communities of educators who explore innovative approaches to humanities subjects.
