State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants
NEH provides general funding to state/jurisdictional humanities councils, who then tailor programs to local needs and extend NEH's reach.
Funder: National Endowment for the Humanities
Due Dates: May 1, 2025 (Application Deadline)
Funding Amounts: $200,000–$3,000,000 per award; up to $50M total; 5-year period of performance; 1:1 cost share required.
Summary: Provides general operating support to state and jurisdictional humanities councils to strengthen local humanities programs and extend NEH’s reach.
Key Information: Only designated 501(c)(3) state/jurisdictional humanities councils are eligible; annual application required; strict cost share and registration requirements.
Description
This program from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) provides general operating support grants to designated state and jurisdictional humanities councils across the United States and its territories. The goal is to empower these councils to tailor their grantmaking and programming to the unique needs, resources, and interests of their local communities, while also extending the reach of NEH-funded projects and strengthening the agency’s connection to the public. Funding is determined annually by a legislatively mandated formula.
