The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is one of the largest funders of humanities programs in the United States and an independent federal agency supporting research, education, and public programs through grants and fellowships. Please use the links below to learn more about the agency and prepare your application.
Learn About the NEH
- NEH Strategic Plan & Mission Statement — Overview of NEH's mission, values, and funding priorities.
- NEH Grants — Browse all active NEH grant programs by division and funding type.
- NEH Past Awards Search — Search past NEH awards by program, awardee, and state.
Pitt Research Development Resources
Content developed by the Pitt Research Development Team to support funding opportunities.
- Meet the Decision Makers: NEH Education Division (Pitt login required) — Rebecca Boggs, Ph.D., Senior Program Officer, NEH Division of Education Programs. January 15, 2025.
- Meet the Decision Makers: NEH Research Division (Pitt login required) — Claudia Kinkela, Ph.D., Senior Program Officer, NEH Division of Research Programs. October 29, 2024.
Apply for NEH Funding
- Information for First-Time Applicants — NEH's own guide for new applicants, covering mission alignment and general advice.
- How to Get a Grant from the NEH — Advice directly from the funder on applying for and receiving NEH grants.
- NEH Fellowships Overview — Overview of fellowship programs from NEH's Division of Research Programs, including current requirements and resources.
- NEH Application Tips — A PDF from NEH with practical tips for preparing and submitting grant applications.
- How to Write a Successful White Paper: Tips from the ODH — Guidance from NEH's Office of Digital Humanities on completing White Papers, required by several NEH programs.
Sample and Successful Proposals
- Sample Grant Application Narratives — Sample narratives from NEH programs across the Division of Education, Division of Preservation & Access, Division of Public Programs, and more.
- NEH Past Awards Search — Pitt Awardees — Filter the NEH awards database by the University of Pittsburgh to see past Pitt awardees.
NEH Recorded Resources
- NEH Recorded Webinars Playlist — Archive of all recorded NEH virtual webinars on YouTube.
- NEH Jefferson Lectures — Archive of Jefferson Lectures on YouTube, highlighting distinguished intellectual achievement in the humanities.