Media Projects
This grant supports the creation and distribution of radio, podcasts, and documentary films that engage the public with humanities topics, offering funding for both development and production stages.
Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities
Due Dates: June 25, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 (Development, film only) | Up to $700,000 (Production, documentary film) | Up to $350,000 (Production, radio/podcast); ~15 awards; total program funding ~$6 million
Summary: Supports development, production, and distribution of radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films that engage general audiences with humanities ideas.
Description
This grant program supports the creation and dissemination of media projects—specifically radio programs, podcasts, and documentary films—that engage broad public audiences with significant humanities topics. Projects must be grounded in sound humanities scholarship, present multiple perspectives, and aim for national or regional reach. The program funds both early-stage development (for films only) and production/distribution for all eligible media types.
Projects may include supplementary components such as discussion programs or websites, but the primary focus must be on media that creatively and analytically communicates humanities content to the public. All proposals should demonstrate the involvement of humanities scholars and media professionals, and must show potential for wide public engagement.
