Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
Due Dates: August 13, 2025 (Estimated Application Due Date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 for Development; up to $700,000 for Production; up to $1,000,000 for Chair’s Special Awards; project duration 6-12 months (Development) or 1-3 years (Production)
Summary: Supports collaboration between media producers and scholars to develop and produce humanities-based documentary films, television, radio programs, and podcasts that engage public audiences.
Key Information: Projects must be grounded in humanities scholarship and demonstrate a thoughtful, balanced, and analytical approach. Awards are offered at two levels: Development and Production.