At a glance
Collaborative Research is a federal competitive grant from National Endowment for the Humanities for the science & technology sector. Funding is $1–$250K. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status. The application deadline is September 16, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $1–$250K
- Deadline
- Sep 16, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
The program supports groups of two or more scholars increasing humanistic knowledge through the preparation of a manuscript for print publication, the creation of a scholarly digital project, or the planning of an international collaboration. Projects must pursue significant research questions and lead toward an interpretive product. This year’s competition is limited to projects on American history and culture or Western civilization.
Who can apply
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Private institutions of higher education; County governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Special district governments; City or township governments; State governments
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number 20260916-RZ. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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