Lewis Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative - Continuing Awards
This grant funds existing Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative partners to expand their educational projects using Library of Congress primary sources to teach history, civics, and democracy through creative arts.
Funder: Library of Congress
Due Dates: May 6, 2026 (General questions deadline) | May 14, 2026 (Technical submission questions deadline) | May 18, 2026 (Proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 for the first period (15 months); up to $250,000 total over up to 3 years (subject to renewal and availability of funds); 6 awards anticipated.
Summary: Supports current LHI partners in expanding and disseminating civics, history, and democracy education projects using Library of Congress primary sources.
Key Information: Only current Lewis-Houghton Initiative partner organizations are eligible; individuals and new organizations are not eligible.
Description
This opportunity provides continued funding for current Lewis-Houghton Civics and Democracy Initiative (LHI) partner organizations to expand the reach and impact of their existing civics, history, and democracy education projects. Projects must focus on revising, disseminating, and enhancing teaching materials, tools, and strategies developed with previous LHI awards, leveraging the Library of Congress’s digitized primary sources. The program aims to broaden access to high-quality, creative arts-driven curricular programs, foster collaboration among educational networks, and ensure materials are accessible and openly licensed. Activities may include educational programming, materials creation, convening of partner organizations, and research on educational impact.
