The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 recognizes that the humanities sector is an essential component of economic and civic life in the United States. The Act appropriated supplemental funding to NEH to provide emergency relief to institutions and organizations working in the humanities that have been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.  

This program invites applications from eligible organizations seeking support for humanities positions and projects that have been adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Through this funding opportunity, NEH will award grants to museums, libraries and archives, historic sites, independent research institutions, academic presses, professional organizations, colleges and universities, and other humanities organizations across the country to help these entities continue to advance their mission during the interruption of their operations due to the coronavirus pandemic. In keeping with Congress’s intent in enacting the American Rescue Plan, applicants may propose new humanities projects or focus on sustaining core humanities programs and activities. 

Maximum award amount

 Level I: $50,000
Level II: $200,000
Level III: $500,000

Open to

 Organizations

Period of performance

 One year

Application available

 April 7, 2021

Application due

 May 14, 2021

Expected notification date

 September 1, 2021

Project start date

 October 1, 2021 January 1, 2022

For more information about this grant, please visit the grant page.