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FY2025 Historic Preservation Fund- African American Civil Rights- Preservation Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 14, 2026

Date Added

Jun 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance for the preservation and documentation of historic sites significant to the African American civil rights movement, targeting state and local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

Humanities
State governments
Improving Workers Occupational Safety and Health in Selected Supply Chains in Mexico A Vision Zero Fund (VZF) Project
$1,000,000
DOL-ETA-ILAB (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 3, 2023

This is a Notice of Intent only. The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL), Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), intends to provide funding to an existing cooperative agreement with International Labor Organization (ILO), without full and open competition, to increase the projects efforts to prevent and mitigate new and emerging health-related crises affecting workers in agricultural sectors in Mexico, including climate change induced heat stress of workers in the countrys chili pepper and tomato supply chains. Authority: DLMS 2-836 G.3: Services are available from only one responsible source and no substitute will suffice; or the recipient has unique qualifications to perform the type of activity to be funded.

Humanities
Other
FY2026 - Historic Preservation Fund- Annual State Historic Preservation Office Grants
$2,200,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 20, 2026

This grant provides funding to state historic preservation offices to support their efforts in protecting and promoting historic and cultural resources across the United States.

Natural Resources
State governments
U.S. Embassy to the United Kingdom PDS Annual Program Statement
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to the United Kingdom)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that strengthen U.S.-U.K. relations through public diplomacy initiatives, targeting a range of organizations and individuals focused on democracy, global challenges, and cultural exchange.

Humanities
State governments
Cultural and Community Resilience
$150,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

May 20, 2025

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to support projects that help communities, especially those disadvantaged, preserve their cultural heritage and resilience in response to climate change and COVID-19 through initiatives like collecting cultural resources and recording oral histories.

Humanities
State governments
Inclusion IIb
$12,500,000
USAID-VIE (USAID-VIETNAM)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 22, 2022

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vietnam (USAID/Vietnam) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the Inclusion IIb program. The project aims to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities. Under this NOFO, selected applicant(s) will be working in both provinces of Binh Dinh and Kon Tum (Vietnam).Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: 72044022RFA00005 Funding Opportunity Title: Inclusion IIb Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification) Category Explanation: Improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities Expected Number of Awards: 01 CFDA Number(s): 98.001 -- USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: NoEligibility Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information Agency Name: USAID-VIETNAM Description: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vietnam (USAID/Vietnam) is seeking applications for a Cooperative Agreement from qualified entities to implement the “Inclusion IIb” program. The project aims to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities. Under this NOFO, selected applicant(s) will be working in both provinces of Binh Dinh and Kon Tum (Vietnam). Link to Additional Information: Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Hoa Nguyen Grantor Phone 842439352185

Humanities
Other
National Digital Newspaper Program
$325,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government agencies for the digitization and preservation of historically significant American newspapers, ensuring free public access to these vital resources.

Humanities
State governments
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2025)
$10,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (Institute of MU.S.eum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 4, 2025

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American Tribes to improve library and archival services, enhance community programming, and preserve cultural resources.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
BJA FY24 Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Program
$2,000,000
Department of Justice - Bureau of Justice Assistance
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2024

Date Added

Apr 27, 2024

With this solicitation, BJA seeks to support efforts by state, local, and tribal law enforcement and prosecution agencies and their partners in conducting outreach, educating practitioners and the public, enhancing victim reporting tools, and investigating and prosecuting hate crimes committed on the basis of a victims perceived or actual race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.

Humanities
Exclusive - see details
FY2025 FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This program provides funding to state and local governments, tribal entities, and nonprofits for the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities, promoting economic development and cultural heritage preservation.

Community Development
State governments
Awards for Faculty at HBCUs
$60,000
National Endowment for the Humanities
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 22, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This program provides funding for faculty and staff at Historically Black Colleges and Universities to conduct research in the humanities, focusing on American history and culture or Western civilization.

Humanities
Individuals
Preservation and Access Education and Training
$350,000
NEH (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 21, 2024

Date Added

Aug 2, 2023

This program supports projects that develop and implement educational programs for professionals who preserve and provide access to humanities collections. Such materials include but are not limited to paper-based, photographic, archaeological, ethnographic, artistic, audiovisual, digitized, and born-digital collections. Advancing long-term access to these materials for scholars, students, and the public requires skilled professionals from varied backgrounds and communities working in organizations large and small. NEH makes awards in this program to organizations that offer national, regional, or statewide education and training programs across the pedagogical landscape for current or emerging professionals. Projects may be at any stage, from early curriculum development to advanced implementation, and projects may include partnerships with academic or non-academic institutions.

Humanities
State governments
Native American Library Services Basic Grant (2026)
$10,000
National Endowment for the Arts (Institute of Museum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Jan 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to federally recognized Native American Tribes and Alaska Native corporations to improve their library and archival services, fostering community engagement and cultural preservation.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
FY2025 FY2026 Historic Preservation Fund - Semiquincentennial Grants
$750,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (National Park Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the preservation of historic sites related to the early history of the United States, targeting public and nonprofit organizations involved in cultural heritage projects.

Natural Resources
State governments
Request for Information USDOL/ILAB: Ensuring access to decent work for persons with disabilities
Contact for amount
DOL-ETA-ILAB (Bureau of International Labor Affairs)
Federal
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 25, 2023

Agency Name: U.S. Department of Labor/ Bureau of International Labor Affairs Description:The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) seeks input, advice, knowledge, recommendations, and promising practices focused on the relationship between disability rights and access to decent work from a broader audience that is experienced in strengthening engagement for disabled persons, including disabled workers, and supporting disability inclusion and economic empowerment as potential strategies and remedies. The associated RFI questions are contained in Attachment 1. The RFI will be used to identify research gaps, promising approaches, practices, and policies that reduce discrimination and barriers that hinder equitable access to education, employment, and social protection services.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Native American Library Services Enhancement Grants (2025)
$150,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (Institute of MU.S.eum and Library Services)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2025

Date Added

Dec 10, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed to help Native American Tribes enhance their library services and resources to better serve their communities' educational and cultural needs.

Arts
Native American tribal organizations
Publishing Historical Records in Collaborative Digital Editions - EDITIONS-202511
$125,000
National Archives and Records Administration
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports projects that create collaborative digital editions of historical documents, particularly those highlighting underrepresented communities in U.S. history, democracy, and culture.

Humanities
State governments
Statement of Interest (SOI) for the Annual Program Statement FY2025 SOI
$100,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Japan)
Federal

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This funding opportunity supports U.S. and Japanese organizations in creating innovative projects that strengthen U.S.-Japan relations through public engagement in areas like security, democracy, and entrepreneurship.

Arts
State governments
State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants
$300,000
National Endowment for the Arts (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 3, 2026

This grant provides essential funding to state and jurisdictional humanities councils across the U.S. to support their operations and promote public engagement with the humanities in local communities.

Humanities
State governments
Media Projects National Endowment for the Humanities
$1,000,000
National Endowment for the Arts & Humanities (National Endowment for the Humanities)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 8, 2025

Date Added

Aug 29, 2024

This funding opportunity supports U.S.-based nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities in creating media projects that promote public engagement with humanities topics, particularly those that enhance understanding of American culture and democratic values.

Humanities
State governments