National Endowment for the Humanities · General
NEH Humanities Initiatives at Hispanic-Serving Institutions
Funds projects that strengthen the teaching and study of the humanities at HSIs through curriculum and program development, faculty development, and humanities-focused research that engages students.
Program facts
- Typical award
- $50K – $175K
- Non-federal match
- Varies by NOFO
- Audience
- Local governments and eligible subrecipients
- Application window
- Annual.
- Typical prep time
- 8–14 weeks
- Statutory authority
- National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act §7 (20 U.S.C. §956)
Catalog entry last verified 2026-05-27 · Verify on the agency page →
Eligibility at a glance
- Institutions of higher education are eligible applicants.
- Restricted to Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI per Title V §502(a)(5)).
Up to 36-month period of performance. Amounts and timing approximate; verify directly with administering agency.
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Planning purposes only. Award ranges, match percentages, and application windows on this page summarize the latest publicly available agency guidance and are approximate. Always verify the binding NOFO on the administering agency's page before applying.